Dora Arkansas Map

About Dora, Arkansas

Dora is a locality in Crawford County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 74. The population density is 35.4 people per km². Dora is located at 35.4543°N, 94.4408°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72956.

Dora is a small settlement that clings to the rolling hills of Crawford County, Arkansas, where the air often carries the scent of pine and damp earth after a summer rain. It lies 5.3 miles north-north-west of Fort Smith, AR (from Fort Smith, AR: bearing 333°T), and is situated 5.3 miles west-north-west of Van Buren. The landscape here is a study in green and brown, a mosaic of dense woodland that gives way to open pastures and the occasional farmstead. The terrain is characterized by steep ravines and narrow valleys, a topography that has shaped both the natural beauty and the human endeavors of this place. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, paints fleeting gold across the forest floor, illuminating the tenacity of wildflowers pushing through the undergrowth. The history of Dora is inextricably tied to the rich timber resources that once dominated this region, a legacy still evident in the weathered barns and sturdy fences that dot the countryside. Logging and small-scale farming were the lifeblood of Dora for generations, providing livelihoods for families who learned to read the subtle shifts in the seasons and the temper of the land. While the large-scale timber operations have largely receded, the spirit of resilience and self-sufficiency remains, a quiet testament to the enduring character of its inhabitants. The nearest significant waterway, a tributary of the Arkansas River, offered a lifeline for transportation and sustenance, its gentle murmur a constant companion to the lives lived here.

About This Dora Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Dora, 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 Dora and Crawford County.

Detailed location data for Dora includes the ZIP code (72956), telephone area code (479), county seat of Crawford County (Van Buren), and school district assignment (Van Buren 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 Dora is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.