Fountain Hill Arkansas Map

About Fountain Hill, Arkansas

Fountain Hill is a locality in Ashley County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 81. The population density is 68.0 people per km². Fountain Hill is located at 33.3579°N, 91.8504°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71646.

Fountain Hill rests in a landscape shaped by the gentle, persistent sculpting of Arkansas's eastern lowlands. It lies 45.6 miles west of Greenville, MS (from Greenville, MS: bearing 266°T), and is situated 9.5 miles north-north-west of Hamburg. The land here is a tapestry of fertile soil, where cotton fields stretch toward the horizon, their white bolls a promise of harvest under a sky that often hangs heavy with humidity, softening the edges of the day. Oak and pine trees, tenacious survivors of centuries, mark the borders of these cultivated expanses, their branches reaching with a quiet dignity. In the late afternoon, the sun dips low, casting long, amber shadows that bleed into the green, imbuing the very air with a golden, drowsy warmth. The breeze, when it stirs, carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and ripening crops, a subtle perfume unique to this corner of the Delta. The history of Fountain Hill is intrinsically tied to the rich alluvial soil that makes this region a breadbasket. For generations, agriculture has been the bedrock of its economy, the rhythm of planting and harvesting dictating the pulse of life. While cotton remains a significant crop, the diversification into soybeans and other grains reflects the enduring adaptability of its people. The presence of Bayou Macon nearby hints at a past where water was the primary artery for trade and travel, its slow, meandering course a constant reminder of the natural forces that have shaped this place. Local traditions, passed down through families, often celebrate the bounty of the land, with community gatherings and seasonal festivals marking the turning of the agricultural year in Fountain Hill.

About This Fountain Hill Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fountain Hill, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.357894, -91.850408. 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 Fountain Hill and Ashley County.

Detailed location data for Fountain Hill includes the ZIP code (71642), telephone area code (870), county seat of Ashley County (Hamburg), and school district assignment (Hamburg 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 Fountain Hill is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.