Stillwater Oklahoma Map

About Stillwater, Oklahoma

Stillwater is a locality in Payne County, Oklahoma, United States. It has a population of 49,269. The population density is 632.7 people per km². Stillwater is located at 36.1156°N, 97.0584°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 74078.

Stillwater breathes with the wide, open sky of the prairie, its landscape gently rolling and verdant, a patchwork of cultivated fields and native grasses that stretch towards the horizon. It lies 39.7 miles north-east of Edmond, OK (from Edmond, OK: bearing 36°T), and is situated 9.9 miles north of Perkins. The Cimarron River, a ribbon of deep blue, meanders through the periphery, its banks a haven for the rustle of cottonwoods and the calls of unseen birds. During the lingering twilight, the light catches the amber hues of the wheat fields and casts long shadows from the occasional cluster of oak and elm trees, imbuing the air with a sense of quiet, enduring peace. The character of Stillwater is one of unpretentious resilience, a place where the earth’s bounty is respected and the pace of life is dictated by the seasons rather than the clock. This is a place deeply connected to its agricultural roots, where the bounty of Payne County has long sustained its economy, though the presence of Oklahoma State University has infused Stillwater with a vibrant, youthful energy. The university's sprawling campus, a hub of academic pursuit and spirited athletics, forms a significant part of the town's identity, drawing students and scholars from across the nation. The legacy of the Land Run era is palpable, a spirit of pioneering endeavor that echoes in the sturdy brick buildings downtown and the enduring friendliness of its residents. Local traditions, often tied to the harvest or the university's beloved sports teams, are cherished, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere that feels both historic and comfortably contemporary.

About This Stillwater Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Stillwater, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.115607, -97.058368. 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 Stillwater and Payne County.

Detailed location data for Stillwater includes the ZIP code (74074), telephone area code (918), county seat of Payne County (Stillwater), and school district assignment (Stillwater 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 Stillwater is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.