Bethesda Arkansas Map

About Bethesda, Arkansas

Bethesda is a locality in Independence County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 79. The population density is 36.0 people per km². Bethesda is located at 35.7915°N, 91.7885°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72501.

Bethesda rests in a landscape sculpted by gentle slopes and broad, open fields, where the verdant green of cultivated land meets the wilder, whispering edges of woodland. It lies 57.9 miles north-north-east of Cabot, AR (from Cabot, AR: bearing 13°T), and is situated 8.4 miles west of Batesville. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and ripening crops, a subtle perfume that shifts with the seasons. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, seems to linger, casting a warm, golden wash over the scattered farmhouses and the quiet roads that wind between them. The terrain, softly rolling, suggests an ancient, patient shaping by water and wind, a place where the earth breathes with a quiet, enduring presence. Historically, Bethesda’s roots are tied to the agricultural bounty of this region, a place where small farms have long been the bedrock of its economy. Families have worked this soil for generations, their lives interwoven with the cycles of planting and harvest. While larger industries may pass it by, Bethesda retains a distinct character, one forged in self-reliance and a deep connection to the land. The local economy, though modest, thrives on the enduring strength of its agricultural heritage and the quiet determination of its people to maintain a way of life that honors the past while looking forward.

About This Bethesda Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bethesda, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.791465, -91.788476. 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 Bethesda and Independence County.

Detailed location data for Bethesda includes the ZIP code (72501), telephone area code (501), county seat of Independence County (Batesville), and school district assignment (Batesville 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 Bethesda is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.