Explore Shawnee, Oklahoma, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Shawnee, Oklahoma. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Oklahoma or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Shawnee.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Shawnee |
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
| County | Pottawatomie County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 35.37972 |
| Longitude | -96.925354 |
| Population | 31,377 |
| Density | 277.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 74801, 74804, 74802 |
| Area Code | 918 |
| County Seat | Shawnee |
| School District | Shawnee Public Schools |
Shawnee emerges from the expansive plains as a place where the light of late afternoon turns the red dirt into a deep, burnished copper. It lies 22.6 miles east-southeast of Choctaw, OK (from Choctaw, OK: bearing 121°T), and is situated 4.8 miles north of Tecumseh. The North Canadian River winds its way through the landscape just one mile from the center, acting as a quiet artery for the surrounding lowlands. Nearby, Tecumseh Lake provides a tranquil expanse of water that mirrors the vast, shifting clouds of the Oklahoma sky. Residents often spend their leisure hours at Tom Terry Park, which offers a familiar green respite amidst the open horizon. The air here holds a crisp, dry weight that suggests the deep history of the prairie, grounding Shawnee in the reality of the earth rather than the artifice of the modern world.
Shawnee carries the enduring legacy of the Indian Territory, a history etched into the resilience of its people and the quiet strength of its architecture. The local economy grew from the strength of the land, transitioning from its early agricultural roots into a hub for trade and industry that reflects the industrious spirit of the region. Oil-derrick country surrounds the periphery, serving as a reminder of the subterranean wealth that once fueled rapid expansion across these plains. Generations have cultivated the surrounding acreage, honoring the traditions of the Cherokee, Choctaw, Osage, and Comanche nations who first shaped the character of this territory. Today, the economy remains diverse, balancing the steady rhythm of commerce with the memory of the pioneers who built the foundations of Shawnee.
Cultural life in Shawnee vibrates with a distinct sense of identity, anchored by institutions like Oklahoma Baptist University which foster a spirit of academic and personal growth. The town celebrates its heritage through community gatherings that emphasize the importance of shared experience and local pride. Notable individuals such as the legendary athlete Jim Thorpe have roots that touch the broader regional history, imbuing the area with a sense of connection to greatness. Landmarks stand as silent observers of the passing years, maintaining the quiet dignity of a place that values its own specific narrative over the noise of the outside world. Shawnee moves at a deliberate, thoughtful pace, keeping the traditions of the plains alive through the daily interactions of its people.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Shawnee, Oklahoma. Coordinates: 35.37972, -96.925354. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Shawnee includes the ZIP code (74801, 74804, 74802), telephone area code (918), county seat of Pottawatomie County (Shawnee), and school district assignment (Shawnee Public Schools).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |