Bassett Arkansas Map

About Bassett, Arkansas

Bassett is a locality in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 118. The population density is 171.0 people per km². Bassett is located at 35.5365°N, 90.1268°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72350.

Bassett rests in a flat expanse, where the Mississippi River's influence is felt in the rich, dark soil and the languid, wide skies. It lies 19.2 miles west-north-west of Tipton, TN (from Tipton, TN: bearing 296°T), and is situated 5.2 miles west-south-west of Wilson. The land here rolls with a gentle, almost imperceptible swell, giving way to vast fields that stretch to the horizon, broken only by the occasional stand of tenacious trees. In the humid embrace of summer, the air hangs thick and sweet, carrying the scent of ripening crops and the distant hum of machinery. The character of Bassett is one of quiet endurance, a place where life unfolds at the pace of the seasons, marked by the slow, deliberate progress of the sun across the sky. The story of Bassett is deeply entwined with the bounty of this alluvial plain, a legacy shaped by generations of farmers who coaxed sustenance from the earth. The local economy has long been rooted in agriculture, with cotton and soybeans dominating the landscape, their emerald and gold hues a testament to the land's fertility. Echoes of the past linger in the weathered barns and the sturdy, unadorned architecture of the homes, speaking of a history forged through hard work and resilience. While no grand monuments mark the passage of time, the enduring spirit of Bassett can be seen in the quiet dignity of its people and the unyielding productivity of the soil.

About This Bassett Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Bassett, 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 Bassett and Mississippi County.

Detailed location data for Bassett includes the ZIP code (72313), telephone area code (225), county seat of Mississippi County (Blytheville), and school district assignment (Rivercrest 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 Bassett is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.