Rosedale Oklahoma Map

About Rosedale, Oklahoma

Rosedale is a locality in McClain County, Oklahoma, United States. It is a small community with a population of 48. The population density is 129.1 people per km². Rosedale is located at 34.9184°N, 97.1839°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 74831.

Rosedale rests on a broad, gently rolling expanse of Oklahoma prairie, where the sky seems to stretch into an infinite blue canvas. It lies 25.5 miles south-east of Norman, OK (from Norman, OK: bearing 145°T), and is situated 7.4 miles east of Wayne. The landscape is a study in subtle gradients, a soft topography sculpted by wind and sun rather than dramatic geological upheaval. Fields of amber wheat or verdant alfalfa, depending on the season, ripple like a vast, living sea under the vast Oklahoma sky, their edges softened by the hazy shimmer of distant heat. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the earthy fragrance of cultivated soil and the faint, sweet perfume of wild prairie grasses that still hold their ground in the wilder patches. The light here possesses a singular quality, especially as dusk descends, painting the western horizon in hues of rose and gold, a quiet benediction on the day's end. The history of Rosedale is inextricably linked to the enduring spirit of those who sought to cultivate this fertile land. Its roots are as deeply set as the hardy pecan trees that dot the surrounding countryside, trees that continue to yield their bounty, forming a quiet cornerstone of the local economy alongside cattle ranching. The rhythm of life in Rosedale is one of patient growth and steady perseverance, a testament to the resilience of a community built on the land's promise. While not marked by grand monuments, the true character of Rosedale is found in the quiet hum of tractors in the fields, the warm greetings exchanged at the general store, and the enduring sense of place that binds its people to this particular stretch of Oklahoma earth.

About This Rosedale Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rosedale, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.91841, -97.183913. 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 Rosedale and McClain County.

Detailed location data for Rosedale includes the ZIP code (74831), telephone area code (918), county seat of McClain County (Purcell), and school district assignment (Wayne 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 Rosedale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.