Buffalo City Arkansas Map

About Buffalo City, Arkansas

Buffalo City is a locality in Baxter County, Arkansas, United States. The population density is 33.3 people per km². Buffalo City is located at 36.1678°N, 92.4421°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72653.

Buffalo City rests against the rolling Ozark hills, a small settlement where the land itself seems to breathe with a quiet, enduring presence. It lies 72.7 miles north-north-east of Russellville, AR (from Russellville, AR: bearing 32°T), and is situated 8.5 miles south-south-east of Gassville. The terrain here is a study in gentle slopes and wooded hollows, the air often carrying the scent of pine needles and damp earth, especially after a summer shower. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy of oak and hickory, falls in broad, warm swathes across the modest homes and winding lanes, illuminating the emerald moss clinging to weathered fence posts and the deep, inviting shadows that pool in the valleys. The Buffalo River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, forms a significant part of Buffalo City's character, its presence a constant, murmuring companion to the life lived on its banks. Historically, Buffalo City's story is tied to the ebb and flow of the river and the hardy spirit of its inhabitants. For generations, this area has been a place of sustenance, its economy shaped by the fertile soil and the bounty of the surrounding forests. While farming and timber have long been cornerstones, the river itself has drawn a different kind of life in recent decades, becoming a renowned destination for float trips and outdoor recreation. Visitors come to experience the wild beauty of the Buffalo National River, drawn by its towering bluffs and the promise of a simpler, more elemental connection to nature. This influx has brought a subtle shift to Buffalo City, a quiet hum of activity that complements the established, unhurried pace of local life, creating a unique blend of tradition and emerging opportunity.

About This Buffalo City Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Buffalo City, 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 Buffalo City and Baxter County.

Detailed location data for Buffalo City includes the ZIP code (72653), telephone area code (479), county seat of Baxter County (Mountain Home), and school district assignment (Mountain Home 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 Buffalo City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.