Dierks Arkansas Map

About Dierks, Arkansas

Dierks is a locality in Howard County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 728. The population density is 128.0 people per km². Dierks is located at 34.1193°N, 94.0166°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71833.

Dierks unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, where the verdant greens of pine forests and scattered hardwood trees meet the softer hues of cultivated fields. It lies 46.8 miles north of Texarkana, AR (from Texarkana, AR: bearing 1°T), and is situated 19.4 miles east-north-east of De Queen. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and the crispness of the south Arkansas air, a prelude to the humid warmth that often settles in during the day. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy of the surrounding woods, casting shifting patterns on the quiet roads that wind between homes and the occasional weathered barn. The quiet hum of cicadas often forms the dominant soundtrack, a constant, gentle murmur that speaks of the land's enduring presence. The economy of Dierks has long been tied to the bounty of the surrounding forests and fertile bottomlands, with timber and agriculture forming the backbone of its livelihood. For generations, families have worked the land, their lives intertwined with the cycles of planting and harvest, and the steady rhythm of the lumber industry. The nearby waterways, though not grand rivers, provide a quiet presence, their slow-moving currents reflecting the sky and offering a subtle, constant reminder of the natural forces that shape this corner of Howard County. There's a palpable sense of continuity here, a feeling that the past, though not overtly displayed in grand monuments, is present in the enduring traditions and the quiet resilience of its people.

About This Dierks Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dierks, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.119278, -94.016582. 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 Dierks and Howard County.

Detailed location data for Dierks includes the ZIP code (71833), telephone area code (870), county seat of Howard County (Nashville), and school district assignment (Dierks 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 Dierks is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.