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State Highway 25 (Oklahoma)
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State Highway 25 is a state highway
in northeastern Oklahoma
with two nonconnecting sections. The northern section runs between the communities of Pyramid Corners and Narcissa
, and the southern section runs from east of Grove
to the Missouri
state line.
and 4 miles (6.4 km) in Ottawa County
, giving it a total length of 12.07 miles (19.4 km). The route runs due east–west for its entire extent and is mostly level.
Highway 25 begins at the northern section of SH-2
at the unincorporated place of Pyramid Corners in Craig County. The road passes north of Timber Hill en route to Bluejacket
. About 4 miles (6.4 km) east of SH-2, the highway reaches Bluejacket and runs through the town, crossing a railroad line just west of the town. Four miles further east, SH-25 passes into Ottawa County. It then continues for exactly four miles further to its terminus at US-59/US-69 in Narcissa
.
This Highway 25 begins three miles (5 km) east of Grove
, where SH-10
makes a 90° turn from east–west to north–south; SH-25 continues its east-west path. The highway passes through rural northeastern Delaware County
, running through the Cowskin Prairie. SH-25 terminates at the Missouri
state line, where it becomes Route O. Route O continues through McDonald County, Missouri
, eventually connecting Highway 25 to Route 43.
State highway
State highway, state road or state route can refer to one of three related concepts, two of them related to a state or provincial government in a country that is divided into states or provinces :#A...
in northeastern Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. With an estimated 3,751,351 residents as of the 2010 census and a land area of 68,667 square miles , Oklahoma is the 28th most populous and 20th-largest state...
with two nonconnecting sections. The northern section runs between the communities of Pyramid Corners and Narcissa
Narcissa, Oklahoma
Narcissa is a census-designated place in Ottawa County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 100 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Narcissa is located at ....
, and the southern section runs from east of Grove
Grove, Oklahoma
Grove is a city in Delaware County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 5,131 at the 2000 census, but the 2009 estimate was 6,377.-Geography:Grove is located at ....
to the Missouri
Missouri
Missouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It...
state line.
Western section
The western section of SH-25 runs for 8.07 miles (13 km) in Craig CountyCraig County, Oklahoma
Craig County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2010, the population was 15,029, a gain of 0.5 percent from 14,950 in 2000. Its county seat is Vinita.Craig County was organized in 1907.-History:...
and 4 miles (6.4 km) in Ottawa County
Ottawa County, Oklahoma
Ottawa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population was 33,194. Its county seat is Miami. It was named for the Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma.Ottawa County was established in 1907.-Geography:...
, giving it a total length of 12.07 miles (19.4 km). The route runs due east–west for its entire extent and is mostly level.
Highway 25 begins at the northern section of SH-2
State Highway 2 (Oklahoma)
State Highway 2, abbreviated SH-2 or OK-2, is a designation for two distinct highways maintained by the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Though they were once connected, the middle section of highway was concurrent with three different U.S. highways, so the middle section was decommissioned for reasons of...
at the unincorporated place of Pyramid Corners in Craig County. The road passes north of Timber Hill en route to Bluejacket
Bluejacket, Oklahoma
Bluejacket is a town in Craig County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 274 at the 2000 census. Bluejacket was named for its first postmaster, the Rev...
. About 4 miles (6.4 km) east of SH-2, the highway reaches Bluejacket and runs through the town, crossing a railroad line just west of the town. Four miles further east, SH-25 passes into Ottawa County. It then continues for exactly four miles further to its terminus at US-59/US-69 in Narcissa
Narcissa, Oklahoma
Narcissa is a census-designated place in Ottawa County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 100 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Narcissa is located at ....
.
Eastern section
The eastern section of SH-25 is 5.2 miles (8.4 km) long. Like its western twin, the eastern SH-25 is arrow-straight, running due east–west, and experiences no gains or drops of elevation.This Highway 25 begins three miles (5 km) east of Grove
Grove, Oklahoma
Grove is a city in Delaware County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 5,131 at the 2000 census, but the 2009 estimate was 6,377.-Geography:Grove is located at ....
, where SH-10
State Highway 10 (Oklahoma)
State Highway 10 is a state highway in northeastern Oklahoma. It makes a 235.5 mile crescent through the northeast corner of the state, running from State Highway 99 in Osage County to Interstate 40 near Gore. It has two lettered spur routes.SH-10 first appeared as part of the original highway...
makes a 90° turn from east–west to north–south; SH-25 continues its east-west path. The highway passes through rural northeastern Delaware County
Delaware County, Oklahoma
Delaware County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population was 37,077 and the newest population estimate is 45,000. Its county seat is Jay. The county was named for the Delaware Indians resettled in what was then Indian Territory in the 1830s. .Delaware County...
, running through the Cowskin Prairie. SH-25 terminates at the Missouri
Missouri
Missouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It...
state line, where it becomes Route O. Route O continues through McDonald County, Missouri
McDonald County, Missouri
McDonald County is a county located in Southwest Missouri in the United States of America. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the population was 23,083. Its county seat is Pineville...
, eventually connecting Highway 25 to Route 43.