Big Flat Arkansas Map

About Big Flat, Arkansas

Big Flat is a locality in Baxter County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 71. The population density is 21.1 people per km². Big Flat is located at 36.0051°N, 92.4043°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72617.

Big Flat unfolds across a broad, gently sloping expanse, a wide, open palm of land cupped by the Ozark hills. It lies 63.4 miles north of Conway, AR (from Conway, AR: bearing 2°T), and is situated 18.6 miles west-north-west of Mountain View. The sky here feels vast, an endless canvas where clouds drift like slow, white ships, and the sun, when it breaks through, casts a honeyed glow on the scattered farms and patches of dense woodland. Cedar and oak trees dominate the steeper inclines, their branches a tangled calligraphy against the pale blue, while the flatter ground, true to its name, supports fields of hay and pasture, punctuated by the occasional, sturdy farmhouse. The air carries the scent of pine needles warmed by the sun, and in the early morning, a cool mist often settles in the hollows, lending a soft, ethereal quality to the waking landscape. Even the silence here has a texture, a deep, resonant hum composed of rustling leaves, distant bird calls, and the lowing of cattle. The history of Big Flat is a quiet testament to resilience and self-sufficiency, born of the rich soil and the clear, flowing streams that thread through the surrounding hills. For generations, farming has been the lifeblood, with families working the land to cultivate crops and raise livestock, their lives intertwined with the predictable cycles of the seasons. The local economy, though modest, is sustained by this agrarian heritage, alongside small businesses that serve the needs of the residents. The nearby Buffalo River, a jewel of the Ozarks, offers a constant reminder of the region's natural beauty, drawing visitors for its clear waters and rugged bluffs, and subtly influencing the character of places like Big Flat, imbuing them with a sense of timeless connection to the wild heart of Arkansas.

About This Big Flat Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Big Flat, 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 Big Flat and Baxter County.

Detailed location data for Big Flat includes the ZIP code (72617), telephone area code (479), county seat of Baxter County (Mountain Home), and school district assignment (Mountain View 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 Big Flat is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.