Waurika Oklahoma Map

About Waurika, Oklahoma

Waurika is a locality in Jefferson County, Oklahoma, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,004. The population density is 59.8 people per km². Waurika is located at 34.1670°N, 97.9975°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 73573.

Waurika lies under a vast, indifferent sky, a quiet settlement etched into the rolling plains of southwestern Oklahoma. It lies 33.4 miles east-north-east of Wichita Falls, TX (from Wichita Falls, TX: bearing 58°T), and is situated 14.1 miles south of Comanche. The land here is a study in muted earth tones, a tapestry of dun-colored grasses and the occasional stubborn mesquite, all softened by the golden haze that often settles in the late afternoon. The air, when it carries a breeze, tastes of dust and dry hay, a scent that speaks of the relentless sun and the patient waiting for rain. Fences, weathered and sometimes sagging, trace the boundaries of fields that stretch to the horizon, punctuated by the sturdy, utilitarian silhouettes of farmhouses and barns. It is a landscape that demands resilience, a place where the horizon feels less like a limit and more like an invitation to endurance. The history of Waurika is a story of agricultural ambition and resourcefulness, an economy built on the back of the land and the oil that lies beneath it. Established in the early 20th century, its growth was spurred by the promise of fertile soil and the discovery of oil, transforming it from a humble crossroads into a hub for the surrounding ranches and farms. The distinctive red brick buildings that still line Main Street hint at a period of prosperity, their facades bearing the marks of decades of sunshine and wind. While the oil wells still dot the landscape, their rhythmic pumps a quiet pulse in the countryside, agriculture remains the bedrock of Waurika, with cattle ranching and wheat farming shaping the rhythms of daily life. The Chisholm Trail Heritage Center, a local landmark, stands as a tangible link to the region's past, a reminder of the cattle drives that once thundered across these very plains, a stark contrast to the measured pace of Waurika today.

About This Waurika Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Waurika, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.167037, -97.997536. 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 Waurika and Jefferson County.

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). 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 Waurika is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.