Sulphur Oklahoma Map

About Sulphur, Oklahoma

Sulphur is a locality in Murray County, Oklahoma, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,065. The population density is 286.3 people per km². Sulphur is located at 34.5079°N, 96.9684°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Sulphur is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 73086.

Sulphur emerges from the red-dusted plains where the persistent wind carries the scent of damp minerals and dry grass. It lies 24.7 miles southwest of Ada, OK (from Ada, OK: bearing 222°T), and is situated 8.6 miles east of Davis. Rock Creek cuts a restless path through the landscape, carving limestone channels that feed the verdant life of Chickasaw National Recreation Area. Here, the ground breathes through cool, subterranean springs, and the silver veil of Travertine Falls drops over moss-slicked stone into clear, shallow basins. To the south, the hazy blue silhouette of the Arbuckle Mountains anchors the horizon, while the quiet waters of Lacy Lake reflect the wide, unencumbered sky. The air in Sulphur feels heavy with the weight of deep geologic time, where the earth pushes its hidden chemistry to the surface in a constant, bubbling rhythm.

History in Sulphur is defined by the migration of people seeking the healing properties of the mineral-rich waters that once drew visitors from across the country. The economy has shifted from the early days of spa-goers and mineral baths toward a steady, self-reliant pace centered on the land and the stewardship of the surrounding natural preserves. Travelers often walk the Cliffside Trail to gain a vantage point over the rugged terrain, observing how the settlement maintains a quiet resilience against the changing seasons. Life moves with the deliberate speed of the sun crossing the prairie, leaving the residents of Sulphur to navigate the intersection of ancient tribal heritage and the quiet industry of the modern plains. Near the distant reach of Sycamore Hollow, the land retains a sense of seclusion, grounded firmly in the red clay that defines this corner of the state.

About This Sulphur Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sulphur, Oklahoma. Coordinates: 34.507867, -96.96835. 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 Sulphur includes the ZIP code (73086), telephone area code (405, 572), county seat of Murray County (Sulphur), and school district assignment (Sulphur 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.