Swink Oklahoma Map

About Swink, Oklahoma

Swink is a locality in Choctaw County, Oklahoma, United States. It is a small community with a population of 70. The population density is 59.2 people per km². Swink is located at 34.0179°N, 95.2022°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 74761.

Swink lies in a landscape that breathes with the quiet persistence of East Texas pines and the occasional, unexpected clearing. It lies 77.9 miles west-north-west of Texarkana, AR (from Texarkana, AR: bearing 301°T), and is situated 6.3 miles west of Valliant. The terrain here is a gentle roll, not dramatic, but enough to give the sky a grander stage, especially at dusk when it bleeds into hues of bruised plum and fading rose. The air, particularly after a summer rain, carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a fragrance that clings to the low-slung buildings and the wide, unhurried streets. The character of Swink is one of understated resilience, a place where life unfolds with a quiet, steady pulse, marked by the rustle of leaves and the distant murmur of conversation. The history of Swink is tied to the fertile soil and the waterways that meander through the surrounding countryside, remnants of an era when agriculture was king. While the days of large-scale cotton farming have largely receded, the agricultural spirit persists, evident in the small farms and gardens that dot the periphery, yielding their bounty with a familiar, dependable rhythm. The local economy, though modest, finds its footing in these enduring connections to the land, supplemented by the quiet commerce that sustains a place like Swink. There's a distinctiveness here, a sense of having weathered the passage of time without fanfare, a quiet dignity that speaks to the enduring spirit of its people.

About This Swink Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Swink, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.017884, -95.202176. 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 Swink and Choctaw County.

Detailed location data for Swink includes the ZIP code (74761), telephone area code (918), county seat of Choctaw County (Hugo), and school district assignment (Fort Towson 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 Swink is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.