Ashdown Arkansas Map

About Ashdown, Arkansas

Ashdown is a locality in Little River County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,164. The population density is 228.6 people per km². Ashdown is located at 33.6743°N, 94.1313°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71822.

Ashdown rests where the land begins to soften, a place where the rolling hills of Southwest Arkansas embrace the low-slung, fertile bottoms of the Little River. It lies 16.9 miles north-north-west of Texarkana, AR (from Texarkana, AR: bearing 341°T), and is situated 17.2 miles north of Wake Village. The air here often carries the damp, earthy scent of the river bottom, a fragrance mingled with the sweet perfume of ripening cotton and the sharp tang of pine needles. Pines, tall and straight as sentinels, stand guard over the scattered clearings, their needles a soft carpet underfoot in the dappled sunlight. The landscape unfolds with a quiet grace, a mosaic of dense woodlands and open fields, where the sky feels vast and the horizon a gentle curve. Here, the days unfurl at their own pace, marked by the slow drift of clouds and the persistent hum of cicadas in the summer heat. The economic lifeblood of Ashdown has long been tied to the richness of its soil and the bounty of the river. Historically, agriculture, particularly cotton and timber, shaped the contours of this land and the lives of its people. The Little River itself, a vital artery, facilitated the transport of goods and fostered a sense of connection to the wider world, even in this relatively remote corner of the state. Though the landscape bears the quiet imprint of past industries, the rhythm of Ashdown today is one of enduring resilience, a community where the legacy of hard work and a deep-rooted connection to the land continue to define its character. The slow, steady flow of the river mirrors the unhurried pace of life, a constant reminder of the natural forces that have shaped this place.

About This Ashdown Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Ashdown, 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 Ashdown and Little River County.

Detailed location data for Ashdown includes the ZIP code (71822), telephone area code (337), county seat of Little River County (Ashdown), and school district assignment (Ashdown 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 Ashdown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.