Cave City Arkansas Map

About Cave City, Arkansas

Cave City is a locality in Sharp County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,090. The population density is 304.3 people per km². Cave City is located at 35.9417°N, 91.5485°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72521.

Cave City rises from the rolling Ozark foothills, a place where the land breathes a humid, earthy scent, thick with the promise of summer rain. It lies 47.8 miles west of Jonesboro, AR (from Jonesboro, AR: bearing 279°T), and is situated 9.8 miles south-south-east of Evening Shade. The terrain here is a gentle, persistent rise and fall, not dramatic peaks but a constant, rolling contour that suggests an ancient, patient shaping. Broadleaf trees, their canopies a deep, verdant hue, dominate the landscape, punctuated by occasional clearings where sunlight spills onto fields of crops or the weathered roofs of farmsteads. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of ripening berries and the faint, distant murmur of cicadas tuning up for their evening symphony. The character of Cave City is etched into this land, a quiet resilience that mirrors the enduring presence of the hills themselves. The history of Cave City is deeply entwined with the very earth it occupies, its founding shaped by the rich mineral deposits and natural caverns that dot the surrounding countryside. For generations, the local economy has drawn sustenance from the fertile soil, with agriculture playing a central role, producing crops that thrive in this particular climate. The region’s unique geological formations have also been a draw, attracting visitors drawn to the mysteries held within the subterranean darkness. This historical reliance on the land, both above and below ground, has fostered a distinctive cultural character, one that values hard work and a deep connection to the natural world. Even as modern conveniences arrive, the fundamental rhythm of life in Cave City remains tied to the seasons and the steadfast presence of the Ozark landscape.

About This Cave City Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Cave 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 Cave City and Sharp County.

Detailed location data for Cave City includes the ZIP code (72521), telephone area code (225), county seat of Sharp County (Ash Flat), and school district assignment (Cave City 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 Cave City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.