Des Arc Arkansas Map

About Des Arc, Arkansas

Des Arc is a locality in Prairie County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,591. The population density is 265.7 people per km². Des Arc is located at 34.9770°N, 91.4951°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72040.

Des Arc breathes the wide, flat breath of eastern Arkansas, a place where the sky feels vast and the land stretches out in generous, fertile plains. It lies 29.5 miles east of Cabot, AR (from Cabot, AR: bearing 90°T), and is situated 18.1 miles west-north-west of Brinkley. The White River, a broad, languid artery, forms a vital boundary, its muddy waters reflecting the immense, ever-shifting canvas of clouds. Here, the air hangs thick and humid in the summer, carrying the scent of ripening crops and damp earth, while winter brings a sharp, clean chill that scours the landscape. The character of Des Arc is etched in the broad avenues, the sturdy, unpretentious buildings, and the slow, deliberate cadence of life lived under the sun's dominion. The history of Des Arc is deeply entwined with the very rivers that define its geography, a testament to the strategic advantage of its location for transportation and trade in bygone eras. For generations, the economy of Des Arc has been rooted in the rich alluvial soil, with agriculture, particularly cotton and rice, forming the backbone of its prosperity. The echoes of steamboats that once plied the White River can still be felt in the town's older structures and the enduring spirit of its people, who have adapted to the changing tides of industry and commerce. Though the grand river trade has faded, the industrious spirit remains, a quiet resilience that continues to shape the distinctive identity of Des Arc.

About This Des Arc Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Des Arc, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.977035, -91.495131. 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 Des Arc and Prairie County.

Detailed location data for Des Arc includes the ZIP code (72040), telephone area code (870), county seat of Prairie County (Des Arc), and school district assignment (Des Arc Public Schools). 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 Des Arc is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.