Checotah, OK

ZIP code 74426 serves Cookson, a small rural community in Cherokee County, Oklahoma, along the western side of Lake Tenkiller. The reservoir is the area’s defining landmark, drawing visitors for boating, fishing, and shoreline recreation. Cookson Bend Marina and nearby lake-access areas are prominent local destinations. The surrounding Cookson Hills create a wooded, hilly setting, with homes and businesses spread across the area rather than concentrated in a large town center.