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Pittsburg County Map, Oklahoma

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Pittsburg County, Oklahoma

Pittsburg Location Map Oklahoma

Pittsburg County sits in southeastern Oklahoma, a land of rolling hills and dense forests. It’s a big county that spans over 1,300 square miles, making it one of the largest in the state.

McAlester, the county seat, has a rich history tied to coal mining. Speaking of coal, this place was once known as the “Coal Capital of Oklahoma”.

The landscape here is a mix of prairies and woodlands, with Lake Eufaula offering plenty of fishing and boating opportunities. Arrowhead State Park is popular with golfers and hikers. Oh, and if you’re into prisons, the Oklahoma State Penitentiary is here.

CategoryDetails
County NamePittsburg County
County SeatMcAlester
PopulationApproximately 44,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesMcAlester, Krebs, Hartshorne, Quinton, Kiowa, Savanna, Haileyville, Canadian
Interstates and HighwaysU.S. Highway 69, U.S. Highway 270, State Highway 31, State Highway 1
FIPS Code40-121
Total Area (Land and Water)1,378 square miles (1,305 sq mi land, 73 sq mi water)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)McIntosh County (North), Haskell County (Northeast), Latimer County (East), Pushmataha County (Southeast), Atoka County (South), Coal County (Southwest), Hughes County (West)
Time ZoneCentral Time Zone (CST)
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34°56’N, 95°41’W
EtymologyNamed after Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Major LandmarksArrowhead State Park, Eufaula Lake, McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, Pittsburg County Courthouse

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