Goodwin Arkansas Map

About Goodwin, Arkansas

Goodwin is a locality in St. Francis County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 56. The population density is 5.2 people per km². Goodwin is located at 34.9382°N, 91.0210°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72372.

Goodwin lies low and wide under a sky that often seems to stretch forever, a place where the land itself feels like a patient breath held for a long time. It lies 55.9 miles west of Horn Lake, MS (from Horn Lake, MS: bearing 269°T), and is situated 7.1 miles west-south-west of Palestine. The terrain here is a gentle unfolding of fertile soil, a deep, rich loam that cradles fields of cotton and soybeans, their green and gold hues a muted symphony under the Arkansas sun. Oak and elm trees, sturdy and broad-shouldered, punctuate the landscape, their branches reaching out like weathered hands, offering shade and a sense of enduring presence. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a humid sweetness, a blend of blooming honeysuckle and the faint, earthy scent of freshly turned ground, a perfume that clings to the skin and settles into the lungs. The history of Goodwin is etched not in grand monuments, but in the persistent hum of its agricultural heart and the quiet resilience of its people. For generations, this stretch of St. Francis County has been defined by the ebb and flow of the harvest, the lifeblood of the region drawn from the bounty of the Delta soil. While cotton once dominated, the economy has diversified, though the spirit of the land remains central, a constant reminder of the work and wisdom passed down through families. There’s a quiet pride in Goodwin, a recognition of the labor that has shaped it, and a deep connection to the enduring cycles of nature that govern life here, from the first planting to the final gathering.

About This Goodwin Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Goodwin, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.93815, -91.020953. 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 Goodwin and St. Francis County.

Detailed location data for Goodwin includes the ZIP code (72340), telephone area code (501), county seat of St. Francis County (Forrest City), and school district assignment (Palestine-Wheatley 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 Goodwin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.