Hickory Ridge Arkansas Map

About Hickory Ridge, Arkansas

Hickory Ridge is a locality in Cross County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 259. The population density is 180.1 people per km². Hickory Ridge is located at 35.3973°N, 90.9965°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72347.

Hickory Ridge, a place where the land rolls with a quiet dignity, unfolds under a sky that can shift from the pale, washed-out blue of early morning to the bruised purple of an approaching storm. It lies 34.9 miles south-south-west of Jonesboro, AR (from Jonesboro, AR: bearing 208°T), and is situated 16.8 miles north-west of Wynne. The terrain here, a gentle suggestion of hills rather than dramatic peaks, is softened by a generous cloak of trees – primarily hardwoods that give the locale its name, their leaves a vibrant tapestry in autumn and a skeletal filigree against the winter sky. The air itself carries a certain weight, thick with the scent of damp earth after a rain and the faint, sweet perfume of honeysuckle in the warmer months. Life in Hickory Ridge moves at a cadence dictated by the sun and the seasons, a slow, steady pulse that feels both timeless and deeply rooted. The history of Hickory Ridge is entwined with the fertile soil of this corner of Arkansas, a landscape that has long drawn those seeking to cultivate its bounty. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood, the broad fields of cotton and soybeans stretching out like green and gold oceans under the vast, open sky. This agrarian heritage has shaped the character of Hickory Ridge, fostering a sense of self-reliance and a deep connection to the land. While the whispers of past generations linger in the weathered barns and the quiet lanes, the present economy continues to draw strength from the earth, a constant reminder of the enduring power of the harvest.

About This Hickory Ridge Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Hickory Ridge, Arkansas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Hickory Ridge and Cross County.

Detailed location data for Hickory Ridge includes the ZIP code (72347), telephone area code (479, 501, 870), county seat of Cross County (Wynne), and school district assignment (Cross County 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 Hickory Ridge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.