Desha Arkansas Map

About Desha, Arkansas

Desha is a locality in Independence County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 679. The population density is 154.7 people per km². Desha is located at 35.7362°N, 91.6799°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72501.

Desha rests in a landscape that feels both yielding and enduring, where the Ozark foothills begin their gentle descent toward the White River. It lies 55.2 miles west of Jonesboro, AR (from Jonesboro, AR: bearing 263°T), and is situated 3.2 miles south-west of Batesville. The land here is a mosaic of rolling pastures, punctuated by stands of oak and hickory that turn a burnished gold in the autumn sun. Fields of soybeans and corn stretch out under a sky that often seems impossibly vast, the air carrying the scent of damp earth after a summer rain. Even in the stillness, there's a subtle energy, a feeling of slow, deliberate growth that mirrors the unhurried pace of life that defines Desha. The story of Desha is deeply entwined with the rich alluvial soil and the ever-present murmur of the nearby White River, a waterway that has shaped its fortunes for generations. Originally settled by those drawn to the fertile land for agriculture, the local economy has long been rooted in farming, with cotton and timber once holding sway. While those industries have evolved, the spirit of self-reliance and a connection to the land persists in Desha. The community, though small, possesses a quiet pride, a sense of shared history that can be felt in the weathered facades of its older buildings and the warm greetings exchanged on a quiet afternoon.

About This Desha Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Desha, 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 Desha and Independence County.

Detailed location data for Desha includes the ZIP code (72527), telephone area code (225), 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 Desha is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.