Yale Oklahoma Map
Yale, 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 Yale, Payne County.
Interactive Map of Yale, Oklahoma
| City | Yale |
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
| County | Payne |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 36.11423 |
| Longitude | -96.699193 |
| Population | 998 |
| Density | 444.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Yale, Oklahoma
Yale is a locality in Payne County, Oklahoma, United States. It is a small community with a population of 998. The population density is 444.3 people per km². Yale is located at 36.1142°N, 96.6992°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 74085.
Yale, Oklahoma, unfolds across a gently rolling prairie, where the sky feels vast and close, stretching in an unbroken expanse of pale blue, often brushed with wisps of cloud. It lies 20.0 miles east of Stillwater, OK (from Stillwater, OK: bearing 90°T), and is situated 9.7 miles north-north-east of Cushing. The land here, a rich Oklahoma soil, slopes imperceptibly toward shallow draws and creek beds that, in seasons of rain, carry a slow, determined flow. Scattered trees, primarily hardy oaks and mesquites, punctuate the landscape with dark green punctuation marks, their branches reaching out like patient, weathered hands. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the earthy aroma of sun-baked grass and the distant, sweet perfume of wildflowers in bloom. Evenings here are often painted with a spectacular palette of oranges, purples, and fiery reds as the sun dips below the horizon, casting long, dramatic shadows that soften the edges of the world. The history of Yale is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of this region, a legacy that continues to shape its character and economy. For generations, the fertile land provided sustenance, with wheat fields stretching across the horizon, their golden stalks whispering in the prairie breeze. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the spirit of Yale also reflects a quiet resilience, a determined continuation of life in this open country. It’s a place where the pace of days is measured not by frantic urgency, but by the steady turning of seasons and the enduring strength of community bonds. The local economy, though modest, is sustained by the hard work of its residents, who tend their farms, support local businesses, and contribute to the enduring, unassuming charm that defines Yale.
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About This Yale Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Yale, 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 Yale and Payne County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Yale 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 Yale 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. |
