Elkins Arkansas Map

About Elkins, Arkansas

Elkins is a locality in Washington County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,808. The population density is 369.8 people per km². Elkins is located at 36.0015°N, 94.0083°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72701.

Elkins rests in the rolling Ozark foothills, where emerald pastures unfurl like ancient maps beneath a sky that often holds the bruised purples and soft grays of approaching rain. It lies 9.3 miles east-south-east of Fayetteville, AR (from Fayetteville, AR: bearing 117°T), and is situated 7.0 miles south of Goshen. The land here is a gentle, persistent question, its contours shaped by eons of water and time, a place where the air itself seems to carry the scent of damp earth and pine needles, especially after a summer shower. The character of Elkins is one of quiet endurance, a community that has weathered seasons and changes with a grounded resilience, its homes scattered among the trees and along winding country roads that invite exploration. The light at dusk, when it finally breaks through the clouds, can paint the western sky in hues of apricot and rose, a fleeting, breathtaking spectacle that softens the edges of the world. The roots of Elkins run deep into the agricultural history of Northwest Arkansas, a tradition that still defines its local economy, with fields of hay and cattle grazing on the fertile land. For generations, the rhythm of life here has been tied to the seasons, to the planting and harvesting, a dependable cycle that has sustained families and fostered a strong sense of local identity. While not a hub of major industry, Elkins benefits from its proximity to larger centers, allowing its residents to maintain a rural lifestyle while still accessing broader opportunities. This particular locality carries a quiet pride in its heritage, a place where the past is not forgotten but lives on in the enduring landscape and the straightforward nature of its people, a gentle echo of a simpler time.

About This Elkins Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Elkins, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.001468, -94.008255. 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 Elkins and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Elkins includes the ZIP code (72727), telephone area code (479), county seat of Washington County (Fayetteville), and school district assignment (Elkins 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 Elkins is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.