Gillham Arkansas Map
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Interactive Map of Gillham, Arkansas
| City | Gillham |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Sevier County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 34.169279 |
| Longitude | -94.316318 |
| Population | 157 |
| Density | 66.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 71841 |
| Area Code | 870 |
| County Seat | De Queen |
| School District | De Queen School District |
About Gillham, Arkansas
Gillham is a locality in Sevier County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 157. The population density is 66.0 people per km². Gillham is located at 34.1693°N, 94.3163°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Gillham is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 71841.Gillham marks the intersection of dense woodland and the quiet, deliberate flow of Bellah Creek as it cuts through the landscape. It lies 52.7 miles north-northwest of Texarkana, AR (from Texarkana, AR: bearing 342°T), and is situated 9.2 miles north of De Queen. The earth here holds a heavy, iron-rich weight, supporting stands of pine and hardwood that darken the horizon before the light fails. To the west, the distant silhouettes of the Cross Mountains rise against the sky, their ridges blurring into the haze of late afternoon. Gillham Lake occupies the basin, its surface often mirroring the stillness of the surrounding timber, while the deeper pockets of the terrain, such as the sheltered stretches of Glen Canyon, suggest a land shaped by slow, patient erosion.
History in Gillham remains tied to the cycles of the timber and rail industries that once dictated the pace of growth in this part of the state. Life moves with an internal rhythm, dictated by the heat of the sun and the seasonal pulse of the woods, far removed from the frantic shifts of larger centers. Residents often look toward the Dequeen Recreation Area for space to breathe, where the air feels thinner and the canopy opens up under the expansive southern sky. The economy lingers in the quiet persistence of local enterprises, maintaining a character that favors utility and endurance over the fleeting trends of more crowded districts.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Dequeen Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 2.4 mi, 214° SW
- DeQueen Reservoir (Recreation Area) — 3.6 mi, 228° SW
- Howard County Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.7 mi, 070° E
- Robert Wells’ Chain Sculptures (Public Artwork) — 5.3 mi, 348° N
- Cossatot River State Park - Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 10.5 mi, 029° NE
- Goat's Bluff Overlook (Viewpoint) — 11.8 mi, 045° NE
- Ouachita National Forest (National Forest) — 13.8 mi, 284° W · 1.8M acres
- Cossatot River, Arkansas Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 15.5 mi, 016° N · 4,101 acres
- Pond Creek National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 17.1 mi, 190° S · 55k acres
- Caney Creek Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 17.6 mi, 030° NE · 14k acres
- Caney Creek National Game Refuge (National Conservation Area) — 18.3 mi, 032° NE · 8,038 acres
- Little River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 18.6 mi, 217° SW · 28k acres
- Beavers Bend State Resort Park (State Park) — 20.1 mi, 262° W
- Hochatown State Park (State Park) — 21.4 mi, 275° W
- Jet Boat Joe's (Attraction) — 25.1 mi, 269° W
- Old Potter School (Historic Ruins) — 26.5 mi, 001° N
- Smithville Historical Marker (Monument) — 28.4 mi, 317° NW
- Ebenezer Monument (Monument) — 29.0 mi, 008° N
- Foreman Memorial Stadium (Stadium) — 32.2 mi, 188° S
- Museum of the Red River (Museum) — 35.1 mi, 235° SW
- Old Reservoir (Historic Ruins) — 35.7 mi, 355° N
- QWSP Amphitheater (Theatre) — 35.9 mi, 355° N
- Three Sticks Monument (Monument) — 36.3 mi, 328° NW
- Wegner Crystal Mines (Museum) — 45.3 mi, 058° NE
- 3 Bostons Museum (Museum) — 49.4 mi, 187° S
- Ragsdale Arena (Stadium) — 52.4 mi, 014° N
- Elk Meadow Game Ranch (Attraction) — 55.4 mi, 196° S
- Old Jail Museum (Museum) — 57.1 mi, 228° SW
- Hugo Wildlife Management Area (Nature Reserve) — 62.3 mi, 269° W
- Waterfowl Refuge (Nature Reserve) — 64.8 mi, 269° W
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About This Gillham Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gillham, Arkansas. Coordinates: 34.169279, -94.316318. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Gillham includes the ZIP code (71841), telephone area code (870), county seat of Sevier County (De Queen), and school district assignment (De Queen School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
