Damascus Arkansas Map

About Damascus, Arkansas

Damascus is a locality in Van Buren County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 348. The population density is 82.3 people per km². Damascus is located at 35.3673°N, 92.4096°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72039.

Damascus, Arkansas, unfolds in the rolling hills where the Ozarks begin to gently soften, a place where the land itself seems to breathe. It lies 19.3 miles north of Conway, AR (from Conway, AR: bearing 5°T), and is situated 9.3 miles north of Greenbrier. The terrain here is a study in subtle transitions, with broadleaf forests of oak and hickory climbing the slopes and giving way to fertile bottomland along the waterways. The air, especially in the late afternoons, carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a clean, crisp perfume that promises cooler evenings. Small creeks, glinting like silver threads under the Arkansas sun, meander through pastures and woods, their banks often fringed with ferns and wild irises. The character of Damascus is etched not in grand gestures, but in the quiet dignity of its landscape, a place that feels both enduring and intimately connected to the natural world. The history of Damascus is tied to the fertile soil and the clear waters that have sustained life here for generations. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of agriculture, established farms that still dot the countryside, their fields a patchwork of greens and golds when the seasons are right. The local economy, though modest, is rooted in the land, with a strong tradition of farming and small-scale timber operations. The nearby Greers Ferry Lake and the Little Red River offer opportunities for recreation and draw visitors who appreciate the area's natural beauty, contributing to the gentle hum of activity that defines life in Damascus. This quiet corner of Van Buren County holds a distinct charm, a place where the past is a gentle whisper in the rustling leaves and the present unfolds at a pace dictated by the sun and the seasons.

About This Damascus Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Damascus, 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 Damascus and Van Buren County.

Detailed location data for Damascus includes the ZIP code (72039), telephone area code (479, 501, 870), county seat of Van Buren County (Clinton), and school district assignment (South Side-Bee Branch 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 Damascus is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.