Cotter Arkansas Map

About Cotter, Arkansas

Cotter is a locality in Baxter County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,063. The population density is 150.7 people per km². Cotter is located at 36.2712°N, 92.5354°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72635.

Cotter rests in the Ozark Highlands, a place where the land folds into quiet valleys and rises into wooded ridges. It lies 76.4 miles north-north-east of Russellville, AR (from Russellville, AR: bearing 26°T), and is situated 9.5 miles west-south-west of Mountain Home. The air here carries the scent of pine and damp earth, especially after a rain, and the light often softens to a hazy gold as evening descends, painting the surrounding hills in muted, earthy tones. The White River, a prominent artery of the region, flows with a steady, determined current, its banks a mix of gravel bars and shadowed coves, a constant murmur beneath the rustle of leaves and the occasional call of a hawk. The terrain itself is a study in patient erosion, the ancient bedrock slowly yielding to the persistent work of water and wind, creating a landscape that feels both enduring and intimately shaped. The history of Cotter is deeply intertwined with the White River and the resources it provided. Once a hub for timber and later for the burgeoning tourism industry drawn by the river's renowned trout fishing, Cotter has a character shaped by these past endeavors. The economy still leans on the natural bounty of the Ozarks, with fishing guides and outdoor recreation playing a significant role, alongside a resilient agricultural presence in the surrounding countryside. You can still feel the echoes of earlier days in the unpretentious architecture and the unhurried pace of life that prevails, a testament to a community that has found its rhythm in the embrace of the rolling hills and the ever-present flow of the river.

About This Cotter Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Cotter, 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 Cotter and Baxter County.

Detailed location data for Cotter includes the ZIP code (72626), telephone area code (479), county seat of Baxter County (Mountain Home), and school district assignment (Cotter 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 Cotter is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.