Colt Arkansas Map

About Colt, Arkansas

Colt is a locality in St. Francis County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 510. The population density is 136.8 people per km². Colt is located at 35.1315°N, 90.8112°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72326.

Colt rests in the low, fertile plains of eastern Arkansas, where the land stretches out in broad, sun-drenched fields. It lies 43.1 miles west of Memphis, TN (from Memphis, TN: bearing 269°T), and is situated 8.6 miles north of Forrest City. The air here carries the warm, earthy scent of turned soil and ripening crops, a perpetual perfume that clings to everything. Ancient oaks and scattered stands of pine punctuate the horizon, their silhouettes softened by the hazy, humid light that often bathes the landscape, especially in the late afternoon. The land itself feels yielding, a rich loam that has been shaped by countless seasons of growth and harvest. The history of Colt is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of St. Francis County, a place where cotton once reigned supreme and the rhythm of life was dictated by the planting and picking seasons. While the grand plantations of the past are now mostly faded memories, the spirit of those early days lingers in the quiet persistence of the families who continue to work the land. The local economy, though diversified, still draws its lifeblood from the surrounding farms, producing soybeans, rice, and corn. For those who call Colt home, life unfolds at a pace that allows for a mindful appreciation of the changing skies and the enduring cycles of nature, a subtle testament to the enduring character of this agrarian heartland.

About This Colt Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Colt, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.131479, -90.811224. 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 Colt and St. Francis County.

Detailed location data for Colt includes the ZIP code (72326), telephone area code (501), county seat of St. Francis County (Forrest City), and school district assignment (Forrest 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 Colt is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.