Calico Rock Arkansas Map

About Calico Rock, Arkansas

Calico Rock is a locality in Izard County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,771. The population density is 145.7 people per km². Calico Rock is located at 36.1195°N, 92.1360°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72519.

Calico Rock rises from the Ozark foothills, a place where the White River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, dictates the rhythm of life. It lies 73.3 miles north-north-east of Conway, AR (from Conway, AR: bearing 13°T), and is situated 17.4 miles north of Mountain View. The landscape here is a study in contrasts: steep, wooded bluffs plunge into the river's embrace, their rocky faces bearing the scars of ancient geological shifts. Above, rolling hills, cloaked in a dense, verdant canopy of oak and pine, stretch towards a sky that often holds a painterly quality, especially in the late afternoon when the sun bleeds amber and rose across the horizon. The air itself carries a particular scent – a blend of damp earth, pine resin, and the faint, sweet perfume of wild honeysuckle that clings to fence posts and spills over forgotten garden walls. The history of Calico Rock is as layered as the sedimentary rock for which it is named, a testament to the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. This was a vital river port in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a bustling hub for timber, agriculture, and the shipment of goods up and down the White River. Echoes of that bygone era can still be felt in the weathered facades of buildings along Main Street, where the ghosts of steamboats and hardy pioneers seem to linger. Today, the local economy leans on agriculture, with cattle ranching and farming still prominent, but the allure of the river has drawn a growing number of visitors seeking its recreational bounty. The Calico Rock Museum, housed in a former general store, offers a tangible connection to this past, preserving stories of the families who shaped this unique corner of Izard County.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Calico Rock, 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 Calico Rock and Izard County.

Detailed location data for Calico Rock includes the ZIP code (72519), telephone area code (225), county seat of Izard County (Melbourne), and school district assignment (Calico Rock 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 Calico Rock is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.