Horatio Arkansas Map

About Horatio, Arkansas

Horatio is a locality in Sevier County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,196. The population density is 221.8 people per km². Horatio is located at 33.9384°N, 94.3571°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71842.

Horatio slumbers in a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, where the rich, red earth of southwestern Arkansas yields to the persistent embrace of the piney woods and scattered oaks. It lies 38.9 miles north-north-west of Texarkana, AR (from Texarkana, AR: bearing 332°T), and is situated 6.9 miles south of De Queen. The air here, particularly in the early morning, carries the damp, earthy scent of decaying leaves and the faint, sweet perfume of wild honeysuckle, a subtle perfume that clings to the humid air. Sunlight, when it breaks through the dense canopy, often falls in diffused shafts, illuminating the quietude of the backroads and the unassuming facades of the homes that dot the countryside. The sky above Horatio is a vast, often cloud-streaked canvas, reflecting the deep, verdant hues of the surrounding forests and the pale, washed-out blues of a summer afternoon. The history of Horatio is a story woven from the sturdy threads of agriculture and the slow, steady growth that characterizes life in this part of Sevier County. For generations, the fertile soil has been the lifeblood of the region, supporting cotton fields that once stretched to the horizon and now, more commonly, cattle ranches and timber operations. The nearby network of creeks and waterways, though not grand rivers, has historically provided a vital artery for transport and sustenance, their quiet murmur a constant, almost subconscious soundtrack to daily life. While no grand monuments mark its passage, the enduring spirit of resilience and neighborly connection, a hallmark of these rural communities, is a palpable presence in Horatio, a quiet testament to the enduring character of its people and their deep roots in the land.

About This Horatio Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Horatio, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.938448, -94.357149. 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 Horatio and Sevier County.

Detailed location data for Horatio includes the ZIP code (71842), telephone area code (870), county seat of Sevier County (De Queen), and school district assignment (Horatio 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 Horatio is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.