Elkins Arkansas Map

About Elkins, Arkansas

Elkins is a locality in Washington County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,602. The population density is 359.0 people per km². Elkins is located at 36.0172°N, 94.0235°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Elkins is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 72727, 72701.

Elkins occupies a fertile basin where the White River carves a deliberate, winding path through the landscape. It lies 9.3 miles east-southeast of Fayetteville, AR (from Fayetteville, AR: bearing 117°T), and is situated 7.0 miles south of Goshen. The air here holds the damp, sweet scent of crushed limestone and damp earth, particularly at dusk when the light turns the color of bruised plums against the distant silhouette of Parricks Ridge. Residents move through their days under the shelter of hardwoods that change from the pale, frothy bloom of dogwoods in spring to the rusted iron hues of autumn. The proximity of Bunch Park offers a quiet expanse of green, a place where the stillness is broken only by the rhythmic rustle of wind through high branches. Two miles to the west, the surface of Lake Sequoyah remains glassy and dark, reflecting the slow transition of the seasons over the surrounding terrain.

Elkins remains tethered to the rhythms of the land, its identity shaped by a history of agricultural persistence and the quiet industry of those who work the soil. The economy reflects a steady, grounded pace, favoring local commerce and the small-scale trades that keep the neighborhood functioning without the frantic friction of larger urban centers. Beyond the immediate reach of Blackland Cove, the influence of the Ozark hills dictates the slow, deliberate speed of life, where the vernacular is soft and the days are measured by the sun’s height above the canopy. People here honor a heritage of self-reliance, maintaining a character that is as unpretentious as the riverbed stones, ensuring that the legacy of those who settled this valley remains a living, functional part of the present.

About This Elkins Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Elkins, Arkansas. Coordinates: 36.017217, -94.023497. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Elkins includes the ZIP code (72727, 72701), telephone area code (479), county seat of Washington County (Fayetteville), and school district assignment (Elkins School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.