Bonanza Arkansas Map

About Bonanza, Arkansas

Bonanza is a locality in Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 711. The population density is 101.1 people per km². Bonanza is located at 35.2393°N, 94.4260°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72916.

Bonanza unfolds across a landscape where the Ouachita Mountains begin their gentle descent, a place defined by rolling hills draped in the deep green of mature oaks and pines. It lies 10.3 miles south of Fort Smith, AR (from Fort Smith, AR: bearing 189°T), and is situated 9.7 miles west of Greenwood. The air here, especially in the languid afternoons, carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and sun-baked pine needles, a testament to the region's humid subtropical climate. Small creeks, their beds often lined with smooth, grey river stones, meander through the valleys, their waters reflecting the shifting patterns of sunlight that filter through the dense canopy. The character of Bonanza is one of quiet persistence, a place where life moves with a deliberate, unhurried grace, marked by the slow turning of seasons and the enduring presence of the natural world. The history of Bonanza is intrinsically linked to the rich veins of coal that once pulsed beneath its soil, a legacy that shaped its early economy and the hardy spirit of its inhabitants. Though the mining days have largely faded into memory, the echoes of that industrious past can still be felt, a subtle undercurrent beneath the present-day quietude. Today, the local economy finds its rhythm in agriculture, with fields of corn and soybeans stretching across the more open terrain, their verdant rows catching the golden light of dawn. The nearby Poteau River, a significant waterway in the region, offers opportunities for recreation and serves as a vital artery for the surrounding communities, its steady flow a constant reminder of the enduring power of nature.

About This Bonanza Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bonanza, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.239261, -94.426049. 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 Bonanza and Sebastian County.

Detailed location data for Bonanza includes the ZIP code (72916), telephone area code (479), county seat of Sebastian County (Fort Smith), and school district assignment (Hackett Public Schools). 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 Bonanza is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.