Henderson Arkansas Map

About Henderson, Arkansas

Henderson is a locality in Baxter County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 415. The population density is 25.9 people per km². Henderson is located at 36.3806°N, 92.2277°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72544.

Henderson unfolds across a landscape shaped by the Ozark Plateau, where rolling hills, cloaked in dense hardwood forests, give way to fertile valleys. It lies 82.7 miles south-east of Springfield, MO (from Springfield, MO: bearing 134°T), and is situated 9.3 miles east-north-east of Mountain Home. The air here often carries the scent of pine and damp earth, a subtle perfume that deepens with the approaching dusk, when long shadows begin to stretch across the terrain. Small creeks, their waters cool and clear, meander through the hollows, their gentle murmur a constant accompaniment to the quietude of the place. The character of Henderson is one of understated resilience, a community rooted in the earth and the enduring spirit of the highlands. Historically, Henderson's economy has been tied to the land, with agriculture and timber playing significant roles in its development. The surrounding hills, once heavily logged, now showcase a resurgence of forest, while the valleys support a patchwork of farms, primarily focused on livestock and hay. The local character is one of self-sufficiency and neighborly interdependence, a trait cultivated by generations who learned to work with the land and its seasons. While not a bustling metropolis, Henderson possesses a distinct identity, a quiet testament to the enduring appeal of life lived at a more deliberate pace, where the changing light on the trees signals the closing of another day.

About This Henderson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Henderson, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.380622, -92.227656. 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 Henderson and Baxter County.

Detailed location data for Henderson includes the ZIP code (72544), telephone area code (501), county seat of Baxter County (Mountain Home), and school district assignment (Mountain Home 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 Henderson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.