Blytheville Arkansas Map

About Blytheville, Arkansas

Blytheville is a locality in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of 12,790. The population density is 242.5 people per km². Blytheville is located at 35.9273°N, 89.9190°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72315.

Blytheville rises from the flat, fertile plains of northeast Arkansas, a place where the sky seems to stretch on forever, a vast, pale canvas brushed with the soft hues of an endless summer afternoon. It lies 17.4 miles north-west of Lauderdale, TN (from Lauderdale, TN: bearing 305°T), and is situated 3.7 miles south-east of Gosnell. The land here is a deep, rich loam, the kind that promises abundance, crisscrossed by drainage ditches that glitter like silver threads under the sun, carrying the lifeblood of the surrounding agricultural heartland. The air, especially in the languid evenings, carries the sweet, earthy scent of ripening crops, a subtle perfume that clings to the clapboard houses and the wide, tree-lined streets where life unfolds at its own unhurried pace. The character of Blytheville is one of quiet resilience, a steadfast presence against the immensity of the landscape, a place where the horizon draws the eye and the distant rumble of a freight train is a familiar lullaby. The story of Blytheville is deeply entwined with the fertile soil and the relentless spirit of those who have worked it, its economy historically anchored in agriculture, primarily cotton and soybeans that paint the fields in seasonal swathes of green and gold. The legacy of a significant military presence, a World War II training base, also echoes through the town's past, leaving behind a certain stoicism and an enduring sense of community that continues to shape its identity. While industry has diversified, the agricultural roots remain strong, a constant hum beneath the surface of everyday life, and the town’s distinctive charm is found in its unpretentious heart, its friendly faces, and the enduring promise of the land that surrounds it, a promise that has sustained Blytheville through generations.

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

Detailed location data for Blytheville includes the ZIP code (72315), telephone area code (225), county seat of Mississippi County (Blytheville), and school district assignment (Blytheville 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 Blytheville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.