Vinita, 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 Vinita, Craig County.
| City | Vinita |
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
| County | Craig |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 36.638694 |
| Longitude | -95.154134 |
| Population | 5,300 |
| Density | 163.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Vinita is a locality in Craig County, Oklahoma, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,300. The population density is 163.8 people per km². Vinita is located at 36.6387°N, 95.1541°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 74301.
Vinita lies in a landscape of rolling prairie, where the sky seems to stretch infinitely, a vast canvas brushed with the soft ochre and muted greens of Oklahoma's northeastern terrain. It lies 46.4 miles east of Bartlesville, OK (from Bartlesville, OK: bearing 99°T), and is situated 17.0 miles east-north-east of Chelsea. The land here breathes a gentle, undulating rhythm, not dramatic but deeply felt, as fields of amber sorghum and emerald pasture give way to stands of blackjack oak, their gnarled branches reaching like arthritic fingers towards the sun. Even on the clearest days, a certain diffused light seems to hang in the air, softening the edges of the horizon and lending a quiet dignity to the scattered farmsteads that dot the distance. The air itself, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, dry scent of sun-baked earth and distant hay, a fragrance that speaks of patient growth and the slow turning of seasons. The history of Vinita is interwoven with the westward expansion and the railroad's insistent march across the plains, a legacy still visible in the sturdy brick buildings that line its downtown streets, remnants of a more bustling era. Once a hub for cattle ranching and agriculture, the local economy now draws sustenance from a more diversified base, with businesses catering to the needs of the surrounding farms and ranches, and a growing presence in light manufacturing. The town retains a distinct character, a friendly pragmatism born of its frontier roots, where neighbors still nod hello and the pace of life allows for a thoughtful pause. A notable landmark, the historic Craig County Courthouse, stands as a silent witness to generations of local governance, its architecture hinting at a bygone era of civic pride.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Vinita, 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 Vinita and Craig County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Vinita 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 Vinita 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. |