Spiro Oklahoma Map
Explore Spiro, Oklahoma, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Spiro, Oklahoma
| City | Spiro |
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
| County | Le Flore County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 35.241207 |
| Longitude | -94.619944 |
| Population | 2,102 |
| Density | 345.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 74959 |
| Area Code | 918 |
| County Seat | Poteau |
| School District | Spiro Public Schools |
About Spiro, Oklahoma
Spiro is a locality in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,102. The population density is 345.6 people per km². Spiro is located at 35.2412°N, 94.6199°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Spiro is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 74959.Spiro occupies a stretch of land where the persistent Oklahoma wind carries the scent of dry earth and sun-warmed grasses across the plains. It lies 16.0 miles southwest of Fort Smith, AR (from Fort Smith, AR: bearing 231°T), and is situated 8.0 miles west of Pocola.
The horizon beyond Spiro remains open and wide, defined by the quiet presence of Wilson Rock rising seven miles away like a sentinel watching over the shifting light of dusk. Near the edge of the landscape, the waters of New Spiro Lake catch the amber glow of the setting sun, while the nearby Holi-Tuska Creek cuts a slow path through the terrain. The air here holds a distinct, heavy stillness, especially in the low-lying areas like Cache Bottom, where the humidity clings to the stalks of late-season vegetation. The geography is defined by these subtle shifts in elevation, creating a rhythm of land that feels both ancient and deeply settled in the red soil of the region.
History in Spiro remains anchored to the legacy of the mound builders, whose monumental earthworks once signaled the prominence of this site as a center of trade and spiritual life long before modern roads were paved. The local economy still reflects the endurance of those who work the land and the surrounding regional industries, with the nearby Robert S. Kerr Lake providing a recreation space that draws people to the water’s edge for a moment of reprieve from the daily heat. Life in Spiro moves with a deliberate, steady pace, where the sound of a distant train or the rustle of dry leaves in the afternoon heat marks the passage of hours. The people here carry the weight of a complex heritage, moving through their days with a quiet awareness of the ground beneath them and the vast, unencumbered sky that stretches above the plains.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Robert S. Kerr Lake (Recreation Area) — 3.0 mi, 348° N
- Spiro Mounds (Historic Ruins) — 5.7 mi, 031° NE
- City of Bonanza Monument (Monument) — 11.2 mi, 091° E
- Park Stage (Stadium) — 12.1 mi, 108° E
- Roland Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 13.4 mi, 026° NE
- SURVEY Monument (Monument) — 14.4 mi, 051° NE
- Initial Point Marker (Attraction) — 14.7 mi, 046° NE
- Cistern (Attraction) — 14.8 mi, 046° NE
- Visitor Center (Attraction) — 14.8 mi, 046° NE
- Barracks-Courthouse-Jail (Attraction) — 14.8 mi, 046° NE
- The Flower Tower (Public Artwork) — 17.0 mi, 073° E
- McClellan Kerr Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 18.8 mi, 296° NW
- Sequoyah's Cabin (Museum) — 19.1 mi, 355° N
- Arts on Main (Gallery) — 20.1 mi, 048° NE
- Crawford County Art Center (Arts Centre) — 20.5 mi, 049° NE
- Wister State Park (State Park) — 20.8 mi, 194° S
- Ouachita National Forest (National Forest) — 21.4 mi, 148° SE · 1.8M acres
- Wister Wildlife Management Area & Waterfowl Refuge (State Conservation Area) — 22.1 mi, 194° S
- Poteau Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 24.5 mi, 132° SE · 11k acres
- Ozark National Forest (National Forest) — 26.2 mi, 025° NE · 1.1M acres
- Ozark Plateau National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 27.7 mi, 360° N · 8,813 acres
- Time Theater (Cinema) — 28.5 mi, 272° W
- Indian Nations National Scenic And Wildlife Area (National Conservation Area) — 29.9 mi, 194° S · 45k acres
- Winding Stair Mountain National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 31.8 mi, 188° S · 27k acres
- Tahlonteeskee Museum (Museum) — 32.1 mi, 306° NW
- Stone Bridge (Viewpoint) — 33.7 mi, 323° NW
- Black Fork Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 35.3 mi, 172° S · 13k acres
- Ragsdale Arena (Stadium) — 37.9 mi, 128° SE
- QWSP Amphitheater (Theatre) — 40.8 mi, 160° S
- Ouachita National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 50.7 mi, 130° SE · 145k acres
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About This Spiro Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Spiro, Oklahoma. Coordinates: 35.241207, -94.619944. 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 Spiro includes the ZIP code (74959), telephone area code (918), county seat of Le Flore County (Poteau), and school district assignment (Spiro Public Schools).
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 | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
