Preston Oklahoma Map

About Preston, Oklahoma

Preston is a locality in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, United States. It is a small community with a population of 165. The population density is 161.0 people per km². Preston is located at 35.7115°N, 95.9917°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 74456.

Preston rests in a landscape of gentle, rolling hills, where the dense green of oak and hickory forests gives way to wide expanses of pasture. It lies 17.0 miles south-south-west of Bixby, OK (from Bixby, OK: bearing 201°T), and is situated 6.3 miles north-north-west of Okmulgee. The air here, especially after a summer rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and wild grasses, a perfume that clings to the very fabric of the place. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-clouded sky, falls in broad, golden swathes across the fields, illuminating the subtle contours of the terrain. The land itself feels ancient, carved not by dramatic geological forces but by the patient work of water and wind over millennia, leaving behind a comforting, familiar undulation that defines the horizon. The story of Preston is one of resilience and adaptation, rooted in the rich agricultural heritage of this part of Oklahoma. For generations, the land has yielded its bounty, supporting families through the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock, a quiet industry that continues to shape the rhythm of life. Though small, Preston holds a distinct character, a testament to the enduring spirit of its people. Echoes of its past can be felt in the weathered barns and the unhurried conversations that linger on front porches, a sense of community forged through shared experiences and a deep connection to the soil that sustains them.

About This Preston Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Preston, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.711491, -95.99166. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Preston and Okmulgee County.

Detailed location data for Preston includes the ZIP code (74456), telephone area code (918), county seat of Okmulgee County (Okmulgee), and school district assignment (Preston Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Preston is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.