Evening Shade Arkansas Map

About Evening Shade, Arkansas

Evening Shade is a locality in Scott County, Arkansas, United States. Evening Shade is located at 34.9490°N, 94.1369°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72532.

Evening Shade unfolds beneath a sky that often spills hues of rose and amethyst as the day surrenders its light. It lies 33.6 miles south-south-east of Fort Smith, AR (from Fort Smith, AR: bearing 154°T), and is situated 4.4 miles north-west of Waldron. The landscape here is a gentle descent, a rolling tapestry of Ouachita foothills, where pockets of dense hardwood forests give way to sun-drenched clearings. Ancient oaks, their limbs gnarled like the knuckles of old men, stand sentinel over fields where cattle graze, their coats catching the last golden rays. Creeks, ribbon-like and clear, meander through the terrain, whispering secrets to the moss-covered stones that line their beds. The air itself carries the scent of pine needles warmed by the sun, a clean, earthy perfume that settles deep into the lungs. The story of Evening Shade is tied to the land and its bounty, a history etched not in grand monuments but in the quiet resilience of its people. For generations, farming has been the heartbeat of this place, with families coaxing sustenance from the fertile soil, their lives governed by the seasons’ predictable rhythm. While the broader economic tides have shifted, a deep connection to agriculture persists, evident in the roadside stands that appear in warmer months, offering the season’s freshest offerings. The spirit of Evening Shade is one of enduring simplicity, a place where time seems to unfurl at a less hurried pace, allowing for the quiet observation of nature’s subtle, persistent beauty.

About This Evening Shade Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Evening Shade, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.948987, -94.136875. 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 Evening Shade and Scott County.

Detailed location data for Evening Shade includes the ZIP code (71801), telephone area code (479, 501), county seat of Scott County (Waldron), and school district assignment (Cave City 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 Evening Shade is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.