Seminole Oklahoma Map

About Seminole, Oklahoma

Seminole is a locality in Seminole County, Oklahoma, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,194. The population density is 195.3 people per km². Seminole is located at 35.2245°N, 96.6706°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 74868.

Seminole, Oklahoma, unfolds across a landscape of rolling prairie, where the sky feels vast and unburdened, and the air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the dry, sweet scent of sun-baked earth and distant hayfields. It lies 16.0 miles east-south-east of Shawnee, OK (from Shawnee, OK: bearing 116°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north-east of Maud. This is a place where the horizon is a prominent feature, a clean line dividing the pale blue of the heavens from the muted greens and browns of the cultivated fields and scattered woodlands. The terrain, not dramatically varied but possessing a gentle character, slopes subtly, guiding the eye and the water across the land in languid patterns. The sunlight here often possesses a particular quality, a golden haze that softens the edges of barns and silos, lending a quiet dignity to the agricultural heart of Seminole. The history of Seminole is deeply entwined with the rich oil fields that have shaped its economy for generations, a legacy visible in the industrial infrastructure that dots the periphery of the town and the sturdy, practical architecture of its businesses. This petroleum heritage has brought a resilient spirit to Seminole, a community that has weathered economic booms and busts with a characteristic pragmatism. The Seminole Nation, whose ancestral lands encompass this region, also imbues the area with a profound cultural depth, a history that predates the oil derricks and continues to resonate in the present day. While the pursuit of oil has been a dominant force, the land itself, with its fertile soil, continues to support agriculture, creating a dual economic character that defines the enduring identity of Seminole.

About This Seminole Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Seminole, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.22452, -96.670573. 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 Seminole and Seminole County.

Detailed location data for Seminole includes the ZIP code (74868), telephone area code (918), county seat of Seminole County (Wewoka), and school district assignment (Seminole 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 Seminole is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.