Acorn Arkansas Map

About Acorn, Arkansas

Acorn is a locality in Polk County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 203. The population density is 11.2 people per km². Acorn is located at 34.6429°N, 94.2010°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71953.

Acorn rests in a hollow of rolling hills, where the Ozark foothills begin their slow surrender to the flatter expanses of western Arkansas. It lies 52.5 miles south-south-east of Fort Smith, AR (from Fort Smith, AR: bearing 168°T), and is situated 4.5 miles north-north-east of Mena. The land itself is a mosaic of dense oak and hickory forests, their branches reaching skyward like gnarled fingers, interspersed with fields of tall, whispering grass. Dusk here paints the sky in bruised purples and lingering oranges, the light softening the sharp edges of the landscape, lending a quiet majesty to the scattered farmhouses and the winding dirt roads that crisscross the terrain. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries the deep, earthy scent of damp soil and pine needles, a perfume that clings to everything. The history of Acorn is tied to the timber and the fertile soil that drew early settlers to this particular fold in the land. For generations, farming has been the quiet engine of this place, with families cultivating crops like corn and soybeans, their livelihoods etched into the very rhythm of the seasons. While the grander narratives of industry may have bypassed this corner of Polk County, a more intimate economy thrives on resilience and self-sufficiency, evident in the small, family-run businesses and the cooperative spirit that still holds sway. The nearby Ouachita River, a silver ribbon in the distance, has always been a vital artery, offering a source of sustenance and a pathway to the wider world, a constant hum beneath the stillness of Acorn.

About This Acorn Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Acorn, Arkansas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Acorn and Polk County.

Detailed location data for Acorn includes the ZIP code (71953), telephone area code (337), county seat of Polk County (Mena), and school district assignment (Ouachita River School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Acorn is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.