Cushman Arkansas Map

About Cushman, Arkansas

Cushman is a locality in Independence County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 488. The population density is 43.2 people per km². Cushman is located at 35.8729°N, 91.7540°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72501.

Cushman rests in a broad, shallow valley where the land begins its patient, rolling ascent towards the higher ridges of the Ozarks. It lies 58.8 miles west of Jonesboro, AR (from Jonesboro, AR: bearing 272°T), and is situated 9.5 miles north-west of Batesville. Creeks, clear and cold even in the height of summer, thread through the dense green of oak and hickory, their banks often softened by a mossy velvet. The air here, especially after a rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and pine needles, a fragrance that seems to cling to the very fabric of the place. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in broad, golden shafts, illuminating the dust motes that dance in the quiet stillness. Even the wind, when it sighs through the leaves, seems to carry a whisper of the ancient woods that still hold sway over much of the surrounding terrain. The history of Cushman is tied to the earth, to the gentle slope of the land that has long supported a modest agricultural life. For generations, families have worked these fields, coaxing corn and soybeans from the rich, dark soil. While the immediate area might not boast grand historical monuments, the enduring presence of weathered farmhouses and the quiet diligence of its inhabitants speak to a lineage of resilience. The local economy, though small, is rooted in the land and the steady hum of nearby businesses that serve the needs of the surrounding countryside. There's a palpable sense of continuity here, a quiet acceptance of the seasons and the predictable rhythm of rural life that defines Cushman.

About This Cushman Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cushman, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.872852, -91.754032. 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 Cushman and Independence County.

Detailed location data for Cushman includes the ZIP code (72526), telephone area code (501), county seat of Independence County (Batesville), and school district assignment (Batesville 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 Cushman is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.