Fordyce Arkansas Map

About Fordyce, Arkansas

Fordyce is a locality in Dallas County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,268. The population density is 190.6 people per km². Fordyce is located at 33.8137°N, 92.4129°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71742.

Fordyce unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, where the rich, dark soil yields readily to the persistent sun. It lies 37.0 miles south-west of Pine Bluff, AR (from Pine Bluff, AR: bearing 219°T), and is situated 19.3 miles north of Hampton. Stands of pine and oak, their branches reaching towards a sky that often holds a hazy, humid glow, form a verdant backdrop to the modest homes and businesses. The air here carries the faint, earthy scent of damp earth after a summer shower, a subtle perfume that clings to the afternoons. Evenings descend with a softening of the light, a slow bleed of color across the western horizon that paints the clouds in hues of rose and bruised plum, a quiet spectacle for those who pause to notice. Fordyce's story is tied to the land, to the timber that once dominated its economy and the cotton that still struggles against the odds in its fields. The railroad, a lifeline in its formative years, brought a steady stream of commerce, shaping the town's layout and its aspirations. While the grand days of the lumber barons may have faded, a resilient spirit persists in Fordyce, evident in the small businesses that line its main thoroughfare and the quiet hum of everyday life. Local traditions, passed down through generations, still find their expression in community gatherings and the shared understanding of a life lived at a human pace, where the changing seasons dictate the rhythm of existence.

About This Fordyce Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fordyce, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.813716, -92.41293. 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 Fordyce and Dallas County.

Detailed location data for Fordyce includes the ZIP code (71742), telephone area code (870), county seat of Dallas County (Fordyce), and school district assignment (Fordyce 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 Fordyce is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.