Chidester Arkansas Map

About Chidester, Arkansas

Chidester is a locality in Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 305. The population density is 25.2 people per km². Chidester is located at 33.7023°N, 93.0204°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71726.

Chidester lies in a cradle of low, rolling hills, where the verdant embrace of the Ouachita River basin softens into an undulating landscape. It lies 55.4 miles south of Hot Springs, AR (from Hot Springs, AR: bearing 178°T), and is situated 13.4 miles north-west of Camden. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a humid sweetness, a blend of sun-baked earth and the distant, damp breath of the river's tributaries. Pines, tall and stoic, stand sentinel over fields that seem to exhale a quiet, persistent green, their needles whispering secrets to the warm southern breeze. The roads, often unpaved and winding, trace the land's natural contours, leading through stands of oak and hickory where sunlight filters through in shifting, dappled patterns, illuminating the rich, dark soil. The story of Chidester is deeply entwined with the lumber industry, a legacy etched into the very character of the place, though the sawmills that once hummed with industrious fervor have largely fallen silent. Today, the economy is a quieter echo, centered on agriculture, with fields of cotton and soybeans stretching across the fertile bottomlands, their rows a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the earth. The river, a constant, shimmering presence, has shaped not only the terrain but also the lives that unfold along its banks, offering a gentle, unhurried rhythm to the days. While grand landmarks are few, the enduring spirit of Chidester resides in its open skies and the deep roots of its inhabitants, who carry the quiet pride of a life lived in harmony with the land.

About This Chidester Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Chidester, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.702332, -93.020444. 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 Chidester and Ouachita County.

Detailed location data for Chidester includes the ZIP code (71726), telephone area code (870), county seat of Ouachita County (Camden), and school district assignment (Camden Fairview 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 Chidester is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.