Sulphur Oklahoma Map

About Sulphur, Oklahoma

Sulphur is a locality in Murray County, Oklahoma, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,874. The population density is 314.5 people per km². Sulphur is located at 34.5079°N, 96.9684°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 73086.

Sulphur rests in a landscape shaped by the gentle roll of the Arbuckle Mountains, a low, ancient spine of earth that rises unexpectedly from the Oklahoma plains. It lies 56.1 miles south-south-east of Norman, OK (from Norman, OK: bearing 151°T), and is situated 8.6 miles east of Davis. Here, the land softens into rolling hills, cloaked in a mix of scrub oak and prairie grasses that shimmer gold and rust under the expansive sky. The air carries a faint, earthy scent, a promise of the mineral springs that give Sulphur its name, and the sunlight often filters through the trees with a quiet, dappled grace, painting shifting patterns on the dusty roads. The Washita River, a ribbon of brown water, winds its way through the edges of this terrain, its presence a constant murmur, a cool counterpoint to the dry earth. The history of Sulphur is deeply tied to the healing waters that drew people here long before it was formally established, a legacy that continues to shape its identity. This mineral-rich water fueled a nascent tourism industry in the early 20th century, drawing visitors seeking respite and rejuvenation, and the echoes of that era can still be felt in the quiet dignity of some of the older buildings. While the economy has diversified, the presence of Chickasaw National Recreation Area, encompassing the springs and surrounding natural beauty, remains a significant draw, attracting hikers, campers, and those drawn to the restorative power of the natural world. The pace of life in Sulphur is measured, a reflection of the land itself, where the days unfold with a steady, unhurried cadence, and the evenings often bring a hush broken only by the chirping of crickets.

About This Sulphur Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sulphur, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.507867, -96.96835. 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 Sulphur and Murray County.

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). 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 Sulphur is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.