George Arkansas Map

About George, Arkansas

George is a locality in Newton County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 81. George is located at 36.0798°N, 93.4005°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72624.

George lies at the edge of the Ozark Highlands, where the land begins its slow, deliberate descent towards the Arkansas River Valley. It lies 41.3 miles east of Springdale, AR (from Springdale, AR: bearing 100°T), and is situated 19.3 miles west-south-west of Harrison. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep, varied greens of oak, hickory, and pine, give way to more rugged terrain, a place of deep ravines and rocky outcrops that hint at the ancient geological forces at play. The air here carries a clean, earthy scent, especially after a rain, a mingling of damp soil and the resinous breath of the forest. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in broad, golden shafts, illuminating patches of fern and moss with an almost sacred intensity. The history of George is deeply entwined with the timber industry, the very lifeblood that once pulsed through its veins. Sawmills, long since silent, stand as weathered monuments to a bygone era, their skeletal frames surrendering to the persistent embrace of vines. Today, the economy is a more diversified affair, with a quiet resilience evident in the small farms scattered across the landscape and the growing presence of artisans drawn to the area's natural beauty and affordable living. The Buffalo National River, a jewel of national significance, flows not far from George, its clear waters and dramatic bluffs drawing visitors who appreciate the raw, untamed spirit of the Ozarks. This is a place where the pace of life is measured by the turning of seasons and the slow, sure passage of time, a quiet corner of Arkansas that holds its own distinct character.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of George, 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 George and Newton County.

Detailed location data for George includes the ZIP code (72624), telephone area code (479), county seat of Newton County (Jasper), and school district assignment. 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 George is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.