Deer Arkansas Map

About Deer, Arkansas

Deer is a locality in Newton County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 113. The population density is 20.3 people per km². Deer is located at 35.8267°N, 93.2093°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72628.

Deer, Arkansas, unfolds across a landscape where the Ozark Mountains begin their gentle, forested descent. It lies 38.1 miles north of Russellville, AR (from Russellville, AR: bearing 354°T), and is situated 28.4 miles south-south-west of Harrison. Rolling hills, cloaked in dense stands of oak, hickory, and pine, form a verdant tapestry that stretches towards the horizon. Creeks, often no wider than a whisper in their dry seasons, become lively arteries after a rain, their waters tumbling over moss-covered rocks and collecting in clear, cool pools. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a fragrance that deepens with the arrival of twilight, when the fading sun paints the western sky in hues of rose and lavender, casting long, ethereal shadows across the undulating terrain. The history of Deer is intrinsically linked to the land and its resources, a story whispered by the clear waters of the Buffalo River, which flows not far from its borders, and echoed in the quiet persistence of its residents. For generations, the economy of Deer has been shaped by the bounty of the mountains – timber harvesting and a resilient agrarian spirit. While modern industries have largely bypassed this corner of Newton County, a deep connection to the past remains palpable, a subtle undercurrent in the unhurried rhythm of daily life. The distinctive character of Deer is found not in grand monuments, but in the quiet beauty of its natural surroundings and the enduring spirit of those who call it home.

About This Deer Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Deer, 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 Deer and Newton County.

Detailed location data for Deer includes the ZIP code (72628), telephone area code (479), county seat of Newton County (Jasper), and school district assignment (Deer/Mount Judea 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 Deer is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.