Waurika Oklahoma Map

About Waurika, Oklahoma

Waurika is a locality in Jefferson County, Oklahoma, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,837. The population density is 59.5 people per km². Waurika is located at 34.1837°N, 98.0263°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Waurika is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 73573.

Waurika anchors itself upon the vast, sun-bleached expanse of the Oklahoma plains, where the horizon stretches thin and taut like a wire pulled against the sky. It lies 23.3 miles south of Duncan, OK (from Duncan, OK: bearing 186°T), and is situated 33.4 miles east-northeast of Wichita Falls. Beaver Creek winds through the terrain a mile from the center, carving a shallow, verdant path through the stubborn red clay that defines the local geology. In the distance, the faint, jagged silhouette of Pumpkin Ridge breaks the monotony of the flatlands, catching the violet hues of the evening light as it fades. The air here holds a dry, persistent clarity, carrying the scent of parched earth and the quiet hum of insects rising from the wild grasses. Visitors often seek the stillness of the Jap Beaver Public Fishing Area, while the waters of Oknoname 067003 Reservoir mirror the shifting patterns of clouds that drift unimpeded across the open expanse.

Waurika grew from the convergence of iron rails and the ambitions of early settlers, becoming a vital junction that dictated the flow of cattle and agricultural commerce across the region. The rhythm of life in Waurika remains tethered to the cycles of the harvest and the persistent, industrious output of the surrounding fields. Economic vitality pulses through the local trade of oil and grain, industries that have long shaped the character of the populace into something resilient and deliberate. The legacy of the land is deep, marked by the intersection of various tribal histories and the relentless push of frontier development that transformed the prairie into a grid of working landscapes. Even today, the town maintains a steady, measured pace, defined by the practical demands of its geography and the enduring strength of those who cultivate its soil.

About This Waurika Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Waurika, Oklahoma. Coordinates: 34.183747, -98.026293. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Waurika includes the ZIP code (73573), telephone area code (405), county seat of Jefferson County (Waurika), and school district assignment (Waurika Public Schools).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.