Greenwood Arkansas Map

About Greenwood, Arkansas

Greenwood is a locality in Crawford County, Arkansas, United States. Greenwood is located at 35.4501°N, 94.4410°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72936.

Greenwood rests in a landscape of rolling hills, where the Ozark foothills begin their gentle ascent. It lies 5.0 miles north-north-west of Fort Smith, AR (from Fort Smith, AR: bearing 332°T), and is situated 5.3 miles west of Van Buren. The terrain here is a study in verdant contrasts: broad, sun-drenched fields of pasture and cropland give way to dense stands of hardwood forest, their canopies a shifting mosaic of emerald and jade. Winding creeks, their banks often lined with ferns and moss-covered stones, thread their way through the countryside, catching the light in silvery glints. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil and pine, and the distant murmur of cicadas forms a constant, comforting hum. Even the sky seems to possess a particular quality, a vast, arching blue that can, by late afternoon, deepen to a bruised, luminous purple before the stars emerge. The story of Greenwood is one deeply intertwined with the rich soil and the bounty it has yielded. Originally settled by pioneers drawn to its fertile valleys and abundant timber, Greenwood’s economy has long been rooted in agriculture, with cattle ranching and crop farming forming the backbone of its livelihood. Whispers of its past can be found in the weathered barns and old stone fences that dot the landscape, silent witnesses to generations of hard work. While agriculture remains vital, the town has also seen steady growth, attracting a diverse range of small businesses and a growing population that values the slower, more deliberate pace of life. The community spirit is palpable, a quiet strength born of shared history and a collective appreciation for the enduring beauty of their corner of Arkansas.

About This Greenwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Greenwood, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.45009, -94.441048. 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 Greenwood and Crawford County.

Detailed location data for Greenwood includes the ZIP code (72949), telephone area code (479), county seat of Crawford County (Van Buren), and school district assignment (Greenwood 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 Greenwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.