Center Point Arkansas Map

About Center Point, Arkansas

Center Point is a locality in Polk County, Arkansas, United States. Center Point is located at 34.6273°N, 94.3691°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71852.

Center Point lies in a gentle dip of the Ouachita foothills, where the land begins its slow, deliberate rise toward the ancient, weathered peaks. It lies 52.4 miles south of Fort Smith, AR (from Fort Smith, AR: bearing 178°T), and is situated 7.9 miles west-north-west of Mena. The air here carries the scent of pine needles warmed by the sun and the damp, earthy perfume of the forest floor after a rain, a constant reminder of the deep woods that press in from all sides. Fields, neat and squared off like quilts, spread out in patches, their green and gold colors vibrant against the darker, wilder expanse of trees. The sky overhead is a vast, ever-changing canvas, often a pale, washed-out blue in the heat of summer, softening to a bruised purple and rose as dusk descends, casting long, languid shadows across the quiet landscape. This pocket of Polk County has a history woven into the very grain of the land, a narrative shaped by the hardy souls who first cleared these fields and the quiet industry that has sustained Center Point. Once, the rustle of cotton being harvested was the dominant sound, a testament to an agricultural past that still echoes in the weathered barns and the enduring spirit of the people. Today, the economy finds its footing in a blend of farming and a quiet resilience, with the steady pulse of local businesses providing a backdrop to the unhurried rhythm of daily life. The nearby streams, cool and clear, offer a respite from the summer heat, their banks often lined with the quiet contemplation of those who have learned to find solace in the simple beauty of this place.

About This Center Point Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Center Point, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.627327, -94.369105. 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 Center Point and Polk County.

Detailed location data for Center Point includes the ZIP code (72173), telephone area code (870), county seat of Polk County (Mena), and school district assignment (Nashville 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 Center Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.