If two blocks share the same block number but are in different quadrants, which notation helps distinguish them?

• A. Block 300, near cross street
• B. NW 300 block vs SE 300 block
• C. 300 block on Main Street
• D. Block 300 on the river

Answer: (B)

When two blocks share the same number in different parts of the city, you need a way to pinpoint which one you mean, and using quadrant prefixes does exactly that. Oklahoma City divides the map into four quadrants (NW, NE, SW, SE), and each quadrant has its own block numbering. Saying “NW 300 block” clearly identifies the block in the northwest quadrant, while saying “SE 300 block” points to the one in the southeast. This eliminates ambiguity that would exist if you just said the block number.

Other ways of describing a block—like “Block 300, near cross street,” “300 block on Main Street,” or “Block 300 on the river”—don’t reliably distinguish which quadrant the block is in and can lead to confusion if multiple blocks with the same number exist in different areas. The quadrant notation is the most precise and practical for locating the exact block across quadrants.