Washita Oklahoma Map

About Washita, Oklahoma

Washita is a locality in Murray County, Oklahoma, United States. Washita is located at 34.5470°N, 97.1314°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 73005.

Washita unfolds across the undulating landscape of southern Oklahoma, a place where the earth breathes in wide, open sighs. It lies 49.8 miles south-south-east of Norman, OK (from Norman, OK: bearing 159°T), and is situated 9.7 miles west-north-west of Sulphur. Rolling hills, cloaked in the muted greens and golds of native grasses and scattered oaks, give way to broad, sun-drenched valleys, the sky a vast, ever-changing canvas above. The air here carries the scent of dry earth, sun-baked stone, and the faintest whisper of distant pine, a fragrance that clings to the quiet afternoons. In the hush of evening, the light softens, painting the land in hues of rose and lavender, a fleeting beauty that settles over the scattered farmsteads and quiet roads like a gentle benediction. The history of Washita is etched into the very grain of its soil, a story of resilience and quiet perseverance. Established in an era when the promise of fertile land drew settlers westward, its economy has long been tied to the bounty of the earth, primarily cattle ranching and the cultivation of hardy crops suited to this climate. Though no grand universities or bustling metropolises define Washita, its character is forged in the close-knit bonds of its residents, a pragmatic folk who understand the value of hard work and the deep satisfaction of a life lived close to the land. The rhythm of Washita is measured by the slow turning of seasons and the predictable arc of the sun, a steady heartbeat in the vastness of the Oklahoma plains.

About This Washita Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Washita, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.547031, -97.131409. 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 Washita and Murray County.

Detailed location data for Washita includes the ZIP code (73030), telephone area code (405, 572), county seat of Murray County (Sulphur), and school district assignment (Anadarko 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 Washita is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.