Calion Arkansas Map

About Calion, Arkansas

Calion is a locality in Union County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 355. The population density is 145.9 people per km². Calion is located at 33.3290°N, 92.5385°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71724.

Calion rests in the gently rolling terrain of Union County, where the broad, fertile bottoms of the Ouachita River begin to yield to the slightly higher ground of the piney woods. It lies 61.6 miles north-north-west of Monroe, LA (from Monroe, LA: bearing 337°T), and is situated 7.2 miles east of Norphlet. The air here, especially after a rain, carries the damp, earthy scent of rich soil and the faint, sweet perfume of pine needles, a constant reminder of the surrounding natural world. Sunlight filters through the canopy of oaks and hickories, casting shifting patterns on the quiet country roads that wind between fields of ripening soybeans and scattered farmsteads. Even in the heat of summer, there's a certain softness to the light, a hazy golden quality that lends a timeless feel to the landscape. The story of Calion is deeply entwined with the Ouachita River, a vital artery for commerce and connection since the earliest days of settlement. For generations, the river facilitated the transport of timber and agricultural goods, shaping the local economy and drawing people to its banks. While the steamboat era has long since passed, the memory of that bustling riverfront lingers, a quiet echo in the town's character. Today, agriculture remains a cornerstone, with local farms producing a bounty of crops that feed both the region and beyond. The community itself carries a sense of quiet resilience, a place where neighborly ties run deep and the pace of life allows for genuine connection, much like the steady, unhurried flow of the nearby river.

About This Calion Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Calion, 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 Calion and Union County.

Detailed location data for Calion includes the ZIP code (71724), telephone area code (337), county seat of Union County (El Dorado), and school district assignment (Smackover-Norphlet 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 Calion is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.