Wilson Oklahoma Map
Explore Wilson, Oklahoma, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Wilson, Oklahoma
| City | Wilson |
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
| County | Carter County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 34.168664 |
| Longitude | -97.425407 |
| Population | 1,399 |
| Density | 95.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 74525, 74447, 73463 |
| Area Code | 918, 405 |
| County Seat | Ardmore |
| School District | Wilson Public Schools |
About Wilson, Oklahoma
Wilson is a locality in Carter County, Oklahoma, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,399. The population density is 95.7 people per km². Wilson is located at 34.1687°N, 97.4254°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Wilson is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 74525, 74447, 73463.Wilson occupies a vast, sun-bleached expanse where the red dirt holds the heat of the afternoon long after the shadows stretch toward the horizon. It lies 16.2 miles west of Ardmore, OK (from Ardmore, OK: bearing 267°T), and is situated 9.4 miles west of Lone Grove. The landscape unfolds in wide, rhythmic swells of prairie and scrub, marked by the persistent, restless wind that carries the scent of dry grass and turned earth. Two miles to the east, the quiet waters of Upper Bayou Site 18 Reservoir catch the pale light of evening, mirroring a sky that seems larger here than anywhere else. Nearby, the water of Demijohn Creek carves a thin, silver vein through the low brush, while the distant, hazy blue silhouette of the Criner Hills anchors the western edge of the world.
Wilson emerged from the deep pulse of the oil boom, a legacy written in the skeletal steel of rusted derricks that still stand as silent sentinels over the plains. The local economy, once tethered to the sudden wealth of subterranean reserves, now hums with a slower, more enduring persistence that reflects the character of those who remain. Beyond the immediate grid of the streets, the rugged, untamed character of the Cross Timbers Wildlife Management Area offers a dense, protective canopy of oak and hickory, contrasting with the open fields that define the regional geography. Ten miles away, the quiet depression of Townley Hollow gathers the morning mist, a reminder of the ancient, slow-moving geology that shapes the rhythm of life in this corner of the state.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Cross Timbers Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 9.8 mi, 179° S
- Lake Murray State Resort Park (State Park) — 17.2 mi, 093° E
- Cardinal Park (Local Recreation) — 17.8 mi, 090° E
- Site of the 1759 Taovayo Victory Over Spain (Monument) — 18.9 mi, 215° SW
- Spanish Fort (Monument) — 18.9 mi, 215° SW
- Illinois Bend School (Monument) — 20.2 mi, 190° S
- Hickory Creek Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 22.6 mi, 118° SE
- Turner Falls Park (Local Park) — 22.8 mi, 041° NE
- Bartush Ranch (Park) — 23.3 mi, 170° S
- Chickasaw National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 28.8 mi, 047° NE · 15k acres
- Horton Classic Car Museum (Museum) — 31.4 mi, 214° SW
- Anti-Aircraft Gun (Public Artwork) — 33.1 mi, 190° S
- The Stonewall Saloon Museum (Attraction) — 33.1 mi, 190° S
- Bromide Hill Overlook (Viewpoint) — 33.9 mi, 048° NE
- Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 37.4 mi, 221° SW · 1,644 acres
- Washita Valley Winery & Vineyard (Attraction) — 39.1 mi, 038° NE
- Alpaca (Attraction) — 40.8 mi, 158° S
- Lesser Rhea (Attraction) — 40.9 mi, 158° S
- Sante Fe Depot Museum (Museum) — 41.0 mi, 156° SE
- Morton Museum of Cooke County (Museum) — 41.0 mi, 157° SE
- Kingston Auditorium (Theatre) — 42.3 mi, 106° E
- Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge (Nature Reserve) — 43.9 mi, 088° E
- Lake Texoma State Resort Park (State Park) — 44.3 mi, 104° E
- Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland (National Grassland) — 51.3 mi, 188° S · 20k acres
- Red River Railroad Museum (Museum) — 58.4 mi, 119° SE
- Nation Theater (Theatre) — 59.6 mi, 127° SE
- Red River Historical Museum (Museum) — 59.7 mi, 128° SE
- Wichita Theater Performing Art Centre (Arts Centre) — 63.5 mi, 254° W
- Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 72.8 mi, 302° NW · 118k acres
- Caddo National Grassland (National Grassland) — 76.7 mi, 109° E · 18k acres
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About This Wilson Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wilson, Oklahoma. Coordinates: 34.168664, -97.425407. 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 Wilson includes the ZIP code (74525, 74447, 73463), telephone area code (918, 405), county seat of Carter County (Ardmore), and school district assignment (Wilson 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.
| Page generated | August 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. |
