Washita Oklahoma Map

About Washita, Oklahoma

Washita is a locality in Caddo County, Oklahoma, United States. It is a small community with a population of 59. The population density is 35.7 people per km². Washita is located at 35.1028°N, 98.3409°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 73005.

Washita lies under a vast, generous sky that spills its light across the rolling terrain. It lies 34.3 miles north of Lawton, OK (from Lawton, OK: bearing 5°T), and is situated 5.9 miles west-north-west of Anadarko. The land here is an expanse of tawny grasses and scattered mesquite, a landscape that breathes with the quiet persistence of the prairie. A gentle, almost imperceptible breeze often whispers through the sparse trees, carrying the scent of dry earth and wild sage. The houses of Washita seem to settle into the land as if they grew from it, their weathered paint and low profiles speaking of a life lived in harmony with the elements. The very air at dusk takes on a peculiar, soft luminescence, turning the western horizon into a canvas of muted golds and rose. The history of Washita is deeply entwined with the fertile soil and the enduring spirit of those who worked it. Once a vital hub for agricultural endeavors, the land around Washita still yields crops that feed the nation, a legacy carried on by families who have called this place home for generations. The local economy, though modest, thrives on the steady rhythm of farming and ranching, a quiet testament to resilience. The distinctive character of Washita is its unvarnished authenticity, a place where the passing of time feels measured not by clockwork, but by the turning of seasons and the slow growth of wheat under the Oklahoma sun.

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: 35.102839, -98.340888. 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 Caddo County.

Detailed location data for Washita includes the ZIP code (73030), telephone area code (405, 572), county seat of Caddo County (Anadarko), 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.