Emerson Arkansas Map

About Emerson, Arkansas

Emerson is a locality in Columbia County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 239. The population density is 87.3 people per km². Emerson is located at 33.0976°N, 93.1929°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71740.

Emerson lies in a broad, fertile expanse where the land begins to gently roll, hinting at the ancient geological forces that shaped this corner of Arkansas. It lies 50.9 miles north-east of Bossier City, LA (from Bossier City, LA: bearing 38°T), and is situated 9.9 miles north-north-west of Haynesville. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint sweetness, a blend of sun-baked earth and the distant scent of pine from the loblolly forests that fringe the horizon. Fields of cotton, their white bolls like scattered clouds against the deep green, stretch out to meet the sky, their edges softened by the hazy light. The roads, paved and unpaved alike, meander through this landscape with a quiet purpose, connecting scattered farmhouses and the modest cluster of buildings that form the heart of Emerson. The history of Emerson is as deeply rooted as the ancient oaks that stand sentinel along its older roadways, a story woven from the threads of agriculture and the enduring spirit of its people. For generations, the rhythm of life in Emerson has been dictated by the seasons and the cultivation of the land, with cotton and timber long forming the backbone of its economy. While the echoes of past prosperity can still be felt, Emerson today retains a character of quiet resilience, a place where neighbors still know each other’s names and the pace of life allows for a thoughtful pause. The Red River, though not directly adjacent, influences the region's humidity and the fertile soils that have sustained this community through boom and quietude, lending a certain languid grace to its days.

About This Emerson Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Emerson, 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 Emerson and Columbia County.

Detailed location data for Emerson includes the ZIP code (71740), telephone area code (337), county seat of Columbia County (Magnolia), and school district assignment (Emerson-Taylor-Bradley 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 Emerson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.