Prue Oklahoma Map

About Prue, Oklahoma

Prue is a locality in Osage County, Oklahoma, United States. It is a small community with a population of 329. The population density is 301.2 people per km². Prue is located at 36.2381°N, 96.3167°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 74060.

Prue unfolds in a landscape of subtle swells and sinkholes, where the Oklahoma sky seems to press down with a particular, almost tangible weight. It lies 19.0 miles west-north-west of Tulsa, OK (from Tulsa, OK: bearing 288°T), and is situated 7.5 miles north-north-east of Mannford. The ground here is a rich, ochreous clay, prone to a tenacious grip after a rain, but usually yielding a tough, sun-baked resilience. Scattered oaks, gnarled and resolute, punctuate the horizon, their branches reaching like weary arms against the immense blue. In the distance, the land flattens into wide, open plains, the kind that invite the eye to travel, to lose itself in the sheer expanse. The air, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, carries a dry, dusty perfume, a scent of parched earth and wild grasses, hinting at the enduring spirit of this place. The history of Prue is etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet persistence of its people and the land they have worked. Once a hub for oil exploration, the echoes of derricks and pumping jacks are now faint, replaced by a more grounded economy rooted in agriculture and ranching. The soil, though demanding, still yields crops, and cattle graze on the sparse but nutritious prairie grass. The distinctive character of Prue lies in its understated endurance, a testament to generations who have faced the whims of weather and the fluctuations of industry. There are no bustling marketplaces or renowned tourist attractions here; instead, the rhythm of life is measured by the changing seasons and the quiet hum of everyday existence, a steady pulse beneath the vast Oklahoma sky.

About This Prue Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Prue, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.238134, -96.316681. 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 Prue and Osage County.

Detailed location data for Prue includes the ZIP code (74054), telephone area code (918), county seat of Osage County (Pawhuska), and school district assignment (Prue 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 Prue is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.