Guion Arkansas Map

About Guion, Arkansas

Guion is a locality in Izard County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 61. The population density is 15.2 people per km². Guion is located at 35.9254°N, 91.9407°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72540.

Guion rests in a gentle hollow, a place where the verdant, rolling hills of the Ozarks begin to soften their embrace. It lies 64.3 miles north-north-east of Conway, AR (from Conway, AR: bearing 26°T), and is situated 9.4 miles south of Melbourne. The landscape here is a mosaic of open fields, often carpeted in the subtle golds of late summer wheat or the deep greens of pasture, interspersed with stands of oak and hickory that whisper in the breeze. A palpable sense of quiet pervades the air, broken only by the distant lowing of cattle or the chirping chorus of cicadas that hums a ceaseless, drowsy tune. The sky above Guion feels expansive, a vast canvas where clouds drift with an unhurried grace, casting slow-moving shadows that play across the undulating terrain. Waterways, though not always prominent, are the unseen arteries of this land, their presence hinted at by the richer, darker soil and the lushness of the vegetation that thrives near their hidden courses. The history of Guion is intrinsically tied to the fertile land and the bounty it has offered for generations. Its origins are rooted in agriculture, a time when families worked the soil to sustain themselves, and this legacy continues to shape the local economy, with farming and livestock remaining central to the rhythm of life. While larger industries have largely bypassed this quiet corner, the resilience of its people has ensured a steady, if unpretentious, existence. There are no grand monuments or bustling tourist hubs here; instead, the character of Guion is woven into the fabric of its everyday life – the friendly nods exchanged on dusty roads, the shared stories at the general store, the deep connection to the land that has sustained it. It is a place where the past is not forgotten but lives on in the quiet continuity of its traditions and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants.

About This Guion Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Guion, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.925351, -91.940704. 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 Guion and Izard County.

Detailed location data for Guion includes the ZIP code (72540), telephone area code (501), county seat of Izard County (Melbourne), and school district assignment (Melbourne 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 Guion is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.