Highland Arkansas Map

About Highland, Arkansas

Highland is a locality in Sharp County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,354. The population density is 49.7 people per km². Highland is located at 36.2759°N, 91.5240°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72542.

Highland, Arkansas, unfolds across a terrain sculpted by the persistent hand of Ozark geology, a place where rolling hills give way to steeper inclines, cloaked in the verdant embrace of deciduous forests. It lies 54.7 miles west-north-west of Jonesboro, AR (from Jonesboro, AR: bearing 303°T), and is situated 1.6 miles south-south-west of Cherokee Village. The air here carries the scent of damp earth after a rain and the faint, sweet perfume of pine needles warmed by the sun, a constant reminder of the natural world that presses in from all sides. Creeks, clear and cool, meander through the hollows, their soft gurgling a perennial soundtrack to the quietude, and when the sun dips low, it paints the western sky in strokes of bruised plum and molten gold, casting long, dancing shadows across the sparsely populated landscape. The history of Highland is intertwined with the hardy spirit of those who sought sustenance and a simpler life in these hills, their legacy evident in the enduring agricultural patterns and the quiet persistence of local traditions. For generations, the economy has been tethered to the land, with farming and forestry forming the backbone, though the gentle hum of small businesses now adds a new layer to the local commerce. This is a place where the past whispers in the rustle of leaves and the enduring strength of the timber, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the rugged beauty of Sharp County.

About This Highland Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Highland, 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 Highland and Sharp County.

Detailed location data for Highland includes the ZIP code (72542), telephone area code (479, 501, 870), county seat of Sharp County (Ash Flat), and school district assignment (Highland 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 Highland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.