Tahlequah Oklahoma Map
Tahlequah, Oklahoma — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Tahlequah, Cherokee County.
Interactive Map of Tahlequah, Oklahoma
| City | Tahlequah |
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
| County | Cherokee |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 35.91537 |
| Longitude | -94.969956 |
| Population | 16,935 |
| Density | 499.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Tahlequah is a locality in Cherokee County, Oklahoma, United States. It has a population of 16,935. The population density is 499.4 people per km². Tahlequah is located at 35.9154°N, 94.9700°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 74464.
Tahlequah breathes a humid, verdant air, a place where the Ozark foothills begin their gentle descent, their oak and hickory trees forming a dense, murmuring canopy over winding roads. It lies 25.2 miles east-north-east of Muskogee, OK (from Muskogee, OK: bearing 63°T), and is situated 3.8 miles north of Park Hill. The land here is a rich, ochre clay, often slick with dew in the early mornings, and carved by creeks that whisper their way through mossy ravines. Sunlight filters through the leaves in shifting patterns, illuminating the emerald undergrowth and the occasional flash of a cardinal's wing. The character of Tahlequah is one of quiet persistence, a town that feels rooted, its buildings often displaying a weathered, lived-in quality, as if absorbing the very essence of the surrounding landscape. The air itself carries the scent of damp earth and blooming wildflowers after a summer rain, a perfume unique to this corner of northeastern Oklahoma. This is the ancestral home of the Cherokee Nation, a history palpable in the very stones and soil of Tahlequah, a place where the Trail of Tears brought thousands to seek a new beginning. The Cherokee Nation is not just a historical memory here; it is a vibrant, living entity, its governmental buildings a modern counterpoint to the enduring spirit of its people. The economy of Tahlequah is intrinsically linked to this heritage, with the Cherokee Nation serving as a significant employer and cultural anchor, fostering arts, education, and economic development. Beyond the official seat of the Nation, the surrounding land supports a traditional agricultural rhythm, with cattle grazing on rolling pastures and small farms yielding their bounty. The Illinois River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, meanders nearby, a vital artery for recreation and a source of quiet contemplation, its banks often alive with the sounds of families enjoying its natural beauty.
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About This Tahlequah Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Tahlequah, Oklahoma with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Tahlequah and Cherokee County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Tahlequah is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Tahlequah is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 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. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
