Edgemont Arkansas Map

About Edgemont, Arkansas

Edgemont is a locality in Cleburne County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 24. The population density is 43.2 people per km². Edgemont is located at 35.6023°N, 92.1963°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72044.

Edgemont rests where the rolling hills of the Ozarks begin to deepen, a quiet place where the air itself seems to hold the scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 38.1 miles north-north-east of Conway, AR (from Conway, AR: bearing 21°T), and is situated 4.6 miles east of Fairfield Bay. The land here is a study in subtle transitions, from the open fields that catch the morning light to the dense stands of hardwood and pine that climb the slopes, their crowns a vibrant green against the sky. Creek beds, often dry in the summer's embrace but brimming with the clarity of spring rains, etch their patient paths through the terrain, their banks lined with ferns and the tenacious roots of ancient trees. Sunlight, when it penetrates the canopy, falls not in broad shafts but in scattered, luminous coins, illuminating the moss-covered stones and the quiet industry of ants. The history of Edgemont is intrinsically tied to the timber and minerals that the surrounding hills have yielded. For generations, the rhythm of life here has been dictated by the demands of the sawmills and the occasional prospector, who sought the riches hidden within the earth. The local economy, though modest, draws strength from these deep-rooted connections to the land, with small farms still dotting the landscape and a quiet resilience pervading the community. The nearest significant waterway, the Little Red River, flows not far distant, its presence a constant, murmuring reminder of the larger forces that shape this corner of Cleburne County, offering a cool respite and a habitat for the region's abundant wildlife.

About This Edgemont Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Edgemont, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.6023, -92.196264. 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 Edgemont and Cleburne County.

Detailed location data for Edgemont includes the ZIP code (72044), telephone area code (870), county seat of Cleburne County (Heber Springs), and school district assignment (West Side 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 Edgemont is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.