Franklin Arkansas Map

About Franklin, Arkansas

Franklin is a locality in Izard County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 283. The population density is 43.8 people per km². Franklin is located at 36.1703°N, 91.7760°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72536.

Franklin rests in a hollow where the Ozark foothills begin to soften their ruggedness, a place where the air often carries the scent of pine and damp earth after a summer shower. It lies 64.0 miles west-north-west of Jonesboro, AR (from Jonesboro, AR: bearing 291°T), and is situated 4.1 miles south of Horseshoe Bend. Rolling hills, cloaked in a mosaic of hardwoods and evergreens, cradle the scattered homes and businesses of Franklin, their roofs glinting like fallen stars against the verdant slopes. The land here breathes a quiet resilience, the terrain sculpted by ancient waters and the slow, persistent work of gravity. In the early morning, a pearly mist often clings to the lower elevations, a veil lifted gradually by the sun's patient ascent, revealing the gentle curves of the landscape and the sturdy, unpretentious character of this Ozark settlement. The history of Franklin is intrinsically tied to the fertile ground and the clear, cool waters that have sustained life here for generations. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich soil and the bounty of the surrounding forests, established Franklin as a hub for agriculture, with small farms producing corn, hay, and livestock. The local economy, while still rooted in its agrarian past, has diversified, with many residents finding work in nearby towns or pursuing trades that serve the immediate community. A distinctive charm emanates from Franklin, a palpable sense of continuity where the pace of life feels governed by the changing seasons rather than the ticking of a clock, and where the simple beauty of the natural world remains a constant, comforting presence.

About This Franklin Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Franklin, 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 Franklin and Izard County.

Detailed location data for Franklin includes the ZIP code (72536), telephone area code (225), county seat of Izard County (Melbourne), and school district assignment (Izard Cty Consolidated Schools). 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 Franklin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.