Woodward Oklahoma Map

About Woodward, Oklahoma

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.

About This Woodward Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Woodward, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.433648, -99.390386. 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.

Detailed location data for Woodward includes the ZIP code (73801), telephone area code (580), county seat of Woodward County (Woodward), and school district assignment (Woodward 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 Woodward is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.