Woodward, 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 Woodward, Woodward County.
| City | Woodward |
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
| County | Woodward |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 36.433648 |
| Longitude | -99.390386 |
| Population | 11,882 |
| Density | 352.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Woodward is a locality in Woodward County, Oklahoma, United States. It has a population of 11,882. The population density is 352.4 people per km². Woodward is located at 36.4336°N, 99.3904°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 73801.
Woodward rests in a broad, sun-baked expanse where the land stretches out, wide and flat, under a sky that can feel impossibly vast. It lies 84.1 miles west of Enid, OK (from Enid, OK: bearing 272°T), and is situated 10.3 miles west of Mooreland. The terrain here is characterized by gentle slopes and shallow draws, a landscape shaped by wind and water over millennia, where the dominant colors are the muted greens of sparse grasses and the ochre dust that settles on everything. The air, when the wind blows, carries a dry, clean scent, and the light at dusk often bleeds into the western horizon in hues of pale rose and deep lavender, transforming the ordinary into something quietly profound. This is a place built on the resilience of the land and the spirit of those who settled it. Woodward owes its existence to the railroad and the promise of agriculture in a region that demanded hard work and a deep understanding of the earth. Ranching has long been a bedrock of the local economy, with vast ranches still dotting the surrounding countryside, their cattle grazing on the hardy prairie grasses. The discovery of oil and gas in the broader region has also brought periods of economic flux and opportunity, shaping the character of Woodward as a hub for commerce and services in this corner of Oklahoma, a place where the rhythm of daily life is often dictated by the turning of the seasons and the enduring strength of its people.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Woodward, 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 Woodward and Woodward County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Woodward 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 Woodward 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. |