Caraway Arkansas Map

About Caraway, Arkansas

Caraway is a locality in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,087. The population density is 180.6 people per km². Caraway is located at 35.7581°N, 90.3223°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72419.

Caraway rests in the broad, fertile embrace of Northeast Arkansas, a place where the land itself seems to hum with the quiet industry of growth. It lies 22.2 miles east-south-east of Jonesboro, AR (from Jonesboro, AR: bearing 105°T), and is situated 7.4 miles east-south-east of Lake City. The terrain here is a study in gentle, almost imperceptible slopes, a mosaic of rich, dark soil that promises bounty under the wide, often luminous sky. Immense fields, stretching towards horizons softened by distant stands of mature trees, dominate the landscape, their cultivated expanses interspersed with the meandering silver threads of drainage ditches, vital arteries channeling life-giving water. The air, particularly in the languid hours before dusk, carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of ripening crops and the earthy scent of damp soil, a perfume that clings to the slow-moving breeze. The story of Caraway is deeply intertwined with the agricultural heart of the region, a legacy built upon the cultivation of cotton, rice, and soybeans that define its economic backbone. This is a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pulse of daily life, a steady cadence that has echoed through generations of farmers and families. While the echoes of its past are subtle, Caraway holds a quiet distinction for its enduring connection to the land, a testament to the resilience and hard work that have shaped its character. The town itself, a collection of modest, well-tended structures, offers a sense of grounded familiarity, a place where neighborly ties are as strong as the fertile soil beneath their feet.

About This Caraway Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Caraway, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.758132, -90.322322. 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 Caraway and Craighead County.

Detailed location data for Caraway includes the ZIP code (72419), telephone area code (501), county seat of Craighead County (Jonesboro), and school district assignment (Riverside 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 Caraway is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.