Dover Arkansas Map

About Dover, Arkansas

Dover is a locality in Pope County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,795. The population density is 263.8 people per km². Dover is located at 35.4015°N, 93.1143°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72837.

Dover sits at the edge of the Ozark foothills, where the land begins to rise in earnest, the trees growing denser and the shadows longer. It lies 8.6 miles north of Russellville, AR (from Russellville, AR: bearing 7°T), and is situated 9.3 miles east-north-east of London. The air here carries a damp, earthy scent, a promise of rainfall and the deep, cool breath of the forest that presses in from all sides. Hills, cloaked in a perpetual green, fold and unfold in the distance, their slopes etched with the patient work of erosion and the persistent growth of oak and pine. Sunlight, when it finds its way through the canopy, falls in broken shafts, illuminating patches of undergrowth and the occasional flash of a bird’s wing, a fleeting jewel in the emerald expanse. This is a place shaped by the earth’s slow generosity and the hardy spirit of its people. The history of Dover is tied to the fertile soil and the clear streams that ribbon through the landscape, supporting a heritage of agriculture and small-scale farming that still defines the local economy. Generations have worked this land, coaxing crops from the rich ground, their lives a quiet testament to the enduring rhythm of planting and harvest. The nearby waterways, cool and inviting, offer not just sustenance but a simple, unhurried pleasure, a place where the day’s concerns can drift away on the gentle current. While not a bustling hub, Dover holds a distinct character, a quiet resilience that speaks of a deep connection to its roots and the enduring beauty of the Arkansas wilderness.

About This Dover Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Dover, 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 Dover and Pope County.

Detailed location data for Dover includes the ZIP code (72837), telephone area code (479), county seat of Pope County (Russellville), and school district assignment (Dover 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 Dover is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.