Gibson Arkansas Map

About Gibson, Arkansas

Gibson is a locality in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States. Gibson is located at 35.7770°N, 90.8157°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72120.

Gibson unfolds across a landscape that hums with the quiet persistence of the Delta. It lies 7.7 miles south-west of Jonesboro, AR (from Jonesboro, AR: bearing 234°T), and is situated 9.1 miles south of Bono. Broad, fertile fields, a quilt of green and gold under the vast Arkansas sky, stretch towards horizons softened by the haze of summer. The air here carries the scent of freshly turned earth and the distant, sweet perfume of ripening cotton, a fragrance that settles into the very soul of the place. Occasional stands of mature oak and hickory offer a cool, dappled respite, their branches reaching like ancient arms against the blue. The gentle slope of the land, barely perceptible to the eye, guides the slow, meandering flow of the nearby St. Francis River, a lifeblood that has shaped this terrain for millennia. The history of Gibson is a story etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring rhythm of agriculture and the quiet resilience of its people. For generations, the fertile soil has been the cornerstone of its economy, yielding bountiful harvests that have sustained families and fueled the region. The legacy of farming is palpable, a deep understanding of the land's cycles ingrained in the community's character. Small, enduring businesses, many passed down through families, dot the landscape, offering a glimpse into a simpler, more connected way of life. The evenings in Gibson often bring a particular kind of magic, as the setting sun casts long, painterly shadows across the fields, and a profound stillness descends, punctuated only by the chirping of crickets and the distant lowing of cattle.

About This Gibson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gibson, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.77702, -90.815671. 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 Gibson and Craighead County.

Detailed location data for Gibson includes the ZIP code (72404), telephone area code (501), county seat of Craighead County (Jonesboro), and school district assignment (Pulaski County Special 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 Gibson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.