Wister Oklahoma Map
Wister, Oklahoma — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Wister, Le Flore County.
Interactive Map of Wister, Oklahoma
| City | Wister |
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
| County | Le Flore |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 34.967321 |
| Longitude | -94.724672 |
| Population | 1,105 |
| Density | 225.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Wister, Oklahoma
Wister is a locality in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,105. The population density is 225.5 people per km². Wister is located at 34.9673°N, 94.7247°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 74966.
Wister rests in a basin where the Ouachita Mountains begin their gentle rise, their forested slopes a deep, verdant green against the wide Oklahoma sky. It lies 34.3 miles south-south-west of Fort Smith, AR (from Fort Smith, AR: bearing 213°T), and is situated 8.3 miles south-west of Poteau. The air here carries the scent of pine and damp earth, especially after a rain, and the land rolls with a quiet persistence, broken by narrow hollows and the occasional glimpse of a clear, running creek. The sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to catch on the dust kicked up by the infrequent traffic, lending a soft, golden haze to the scene as the day begins to wind down. The surrounding landscape is a study in subtle greens and browns, punctuated by the starker lines of utility poles and the occasional weathered barn, a testament to the enduring presence of human endeavor within this natural embrace. The history of Wister is deeply entwined with the mineral wealth that once drew prospectors and miners to these hills, a legacy that still whispers in the quiet hum of the present. Though the boom times have long since passed, the spirit of resilience remains, reflected in the small businesses that line the main street, catering to the needs of the local populace and the occasional visitor drawn by the allure of the nearby Ouachita National Forest. The economy, now largely sustained by agriculture and the steady work of those employed in the surrounding region, moves at a pace dictated by the seasons and the enduring rhythms of rural life. The nearby waters of the Poteau River, a vital artery for the region, offer a different kind of beauty, a flowing counterpoint to the static presence of the mountains, and a reminder of the natural forces that have shaped this corner of Oklahoma.
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About This Wister Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Wister, Oklahoma with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Wister and Le Flore County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Wister is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Wister is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 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. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
