✅Oklahoma County Map

The state of Oklahoma is divided into 77 counties, each with its own local government, county seat, and story. If you are learning geography, planning a road trip, or working with location data, understanding these counties makes the state feel much clearer and more manageable.
Complete Table of Oklahoma Counties and County Seats
Below is a practical, alphabetically ordered table showing every Oklahoma county and its county seat. This makes it easy to scan, study, or quickly look up any county you need.
| County | County Seat |
|---|---|
| Adair County | Stilwell |
| Alfalfa County | Cherokee |
| Atoka County | Atoka |
| Beaver County | Beaver |
| Beckham County | Sayre |
| Blaine County | Watonga |
| Bryan County | Durant |
| Caddo County | Anadarko |
| Canadian County | El Reno |
| Carter County | Ardmore |
| Cherokee County | Tahlequah |
| Choctaw County | Hugo |
| Cimarron County | Boise City |
| Cleveland County | Norman |
| Coal County | Coalgate |
| Comanche County | Lawton |
| Cotton County | Walters |
| Craig County | Vinita |
| Creek County | Sapulpa |
| Custer County | Arapaho |
| Delaware County | Jay |
| Dewey County | Taloga |
| Ellis County | Arnett |
| Garfield County | Enid |
| Garvin County | Pauls Valley |
| Grady County | Chickasha |
| Grant County | Medford |
| Greer County | Mangum |
| Harmon County | Hollis |
| Harper County | Buffalo |
| Haskell County | Stigler |
| Hughes County | Holdenville |
| Jackson County | Altus |
| Jefferson County | Waurika |
| Johnston County | Tishomingo |
| Kay County | Newkirk |
| Kingfisher County | Kingfisher |
| Kiowa County | Hobart |
| Latimer County | Wilburton |
| Le Flore County | Poteau |
| Lincoln County | Chandler |
| Logan County | Guthrie |
| Love County | Marietta |
| Major County | Fairview |
| Marshall County | Madill |
| Mayes County | Pryor Creek |
| McClain County | Purcell |
| McCurtain County | Idabel |
| McIntosh County | Eufaula |
| Murray County | Sulphur |
| Muskogee County | Muskogee |
| Noble County | Perry |
| Nowata County | Nowata |
| Okfuskee County | Okemah |
| Oklahoma County | Oklahoma City |
| Okmulgee County | Okmulgee |
| Osage County | Pawhuska |
| Ottawa County | Miami |
| Pawnee County | Pawnee |
| Payne County | Stillwater |
| Pittsburg County | McAlester |
| Pontotoc County | Ada |
| Pottawatomie County | Shawnee |
| Pushmataha County | Antlers |
| Roger Mills County | Cheyenne |
| Rogers County | Claremore |
| Seminole County | Wewoka |
| Sequoyah County | Sallisaw |
| Stephens County | Duncan |
| Texas County | Guymon |
| Tillman County | Frederick |
| Tulsa County | Tulsa |
| Wagoner County | Wagoner |
| Washington County | Bartlesville |
| Washita County | Cordell |
| Woods County | Alva |
| Woodward County | Woodward |
Tip: Need a quick fact for homework or a presentation? This table is perfect for copy-pasting county–seat pairs into your notes or slides so you do not misspell those longer names like Le Flore or Pottawatomie.
How Oklahoma Counties Are Spread Across the Map
Oklahoma looks almost like a rectangle with a long “panhandle” stretching to the west. Counties follow this shape, forming clear clusters. When you group them by region, the map becomes easier to read and remember.
- Central Oklahoma: Oklahoma, Canadian, Cleveland, Logan, Lincoln, Pottawatomie and neighbors – the most urbanized band.
- Panhandle & Northwest: Beaver, Texas, Cimarron, Woods, Woodward, Harper and more – wide-open plains and long views.
- Southwest: Comanche, Jackson, Tillman, Kiowa, Caddo and others – military history, small towns, and big skies.
- Northeast (often called “Green Country”): Tulsa, Rogers, Washington, Ottawa, Cherokee, Adair and more – rolling hills, lakes, and busy cities.
- Southeast: Pushmataha, McCurtain, Le Flore, Latimer, Pittsburg, Bryan and neighbors – forested hills and outdoor recreation.
Thinking in regions like this turns a long list of counties into five “blocks” in your mind, almost like sorting a bookshelf by color.
Size and Population: Quick County Highlights
Not all counties are equal in size or population. Some cover huge stretches of land, while others are compact but busy. A quick look at extremes helps you understand the state at a glance.
| County | Highlight |
|---|---|
| Osage County | Largest county by land area in Oklahoma (about 2,251 sq mi). |
| Texas County | Big county in the Panhandle, known for wide agricultural land. |
| Cimarron County | Far western tip; meets three states at once and feels very remote. |
| Marshall County | Smallest county by land area, south by Lake Texoma. |
| Oklahoma County | Most populated county, home to Oklahoma City. |
These contrasts explain why some counties feel quiet and rural while others feel busy and urban even though they share the same state borders.
What County Governments Actually Do
Every county in Oklahoma has a local government centered in the county seat. If you imagine the county as a small “mini-state,” the courthouse in the county seat is like its main control room.
- Roads and infrastructure: Many county roads and rural bridges are built and maintained by county officials.
- Records: Deeds, land records, some court records and property rolls are usually stored at the county courthouse.
- Law and justice: County sheriffs, jails and local courts handle many day-to-day legal matters.
- Local services: Elections, some health services and emergency management are organized at county level.
If you ever move within Oklahoma, you will definetely deal with county offices at least once, whether for voting registration, property questions, or local permits.
Simple Ways to Remember Oklahoma Counties
Looking at a long list of 77 counties can feel overwhelming at first. With a few simple tricks, you can turn that list into something more friendly and memorable.
1. Learn by region – Start with one region at a time. For example, memorize Tulsa County and its neighbors (Rogers, Wagoner, Osage, Pawnee, Creek) as a “cluster” instead of separate, random names.
2. Use the county seats – Pairing county and seat makes stronger memory links: “Pawhuska in Osage, Guymon in Texas, Stillwater in Payne.”
3. Spot patterns – Notice repeated sounds and letters, like McClain, McCurtain, McIntosh, or short single-word names like Love and Grant.
4. Connect to real places – If you visit a lake, park or town, check which county it sits in. Real experiences attach strongly to county names.
Oklahoma as a State: Geography in Everyday Language
Oklahoma lies in the heart of the southern Great Plains. Many counties share wide prairies, gentle hills and river valleys, but each area has its own flavor.
- Plains and prairies: Western counties such as Texas, Beaver, Harper, Ellis are open and flat, great for agriculture and long drives.
- Hills and forests: Eastern counties like Le Flore, Pushmataha, McCurtain include forests, lakes and scenic drives.
- Urban centers: Oklahoma County (Oklahoma City) and Tulsa County (Tulsa) are major economic and cultural hubs with dense populations.
- Lakes and recreation: Counties around large reservoirs, such as Marshall, Delaware, Mayes, Sequoyah, attract visitors for boating, fishing and camping.
From the panhandle to the pine forests, the counties tie these landscapes together like pieces of a large, colorful puzzle.
Did you know? Some Oklahoma counties were created when the state joined the Union in 1907, while later additions refined borders and names as communities grew.
How to Use Oklahoma County Information in Real Life
Knowing the counties is not only for geography tests. It is very practical in daily life, especially if you live in or travel through Oklahoma.
- Travel planning: When you plan a road trip, counties help you understand which local rules, events, or conditions might apply to each part of your route.
- Weather and news: Weather alerts and local reports often mention counties by name. Recognizing them helps you quickly know which areas are affected.
- School projects: Students can use the county table to build maps, charts or fact sheets about specific regions.
- Business and data: Companies and researchers often analyze data by county to understand markets, transportation or services.
Once you see how counties connect maps, people, and services, the list above stops being just names on a page and starts to look like a clear roadmap to understanding Oklahoma.