Jasper Arkansas Map

About Jasper, Arkansas

Jasper is a locality in Newton County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 453. The population density is 186.9 people per km². Jasper is located at 36.0081°N, 93.1866°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72641.

Jasper unfolds in a green embrace, where the Ozark Mountains rise and fall like ancient, sleeping giants. It lies 50.5 miles north of Russellville, AR (from Russellville, AR: bearing 357°T), and is situated 15.9 miles south-south-west of Harrison. The Buffalo River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, snakes through the sculpted bluffs, its banks fringed with sycamores and oaks that wear the seasons like cloaks of emerald, gold, and russet. Here, the air itself feels different, carrying the scent of damp earth after a summer shower and the sharp tang of pine resin. The sunlight, when it pierces the dense canopy, paints shifting mosaics on the forest floor, a fleeting beauty that speaks of wildness and quietude. Roads, more often gravel than asphalt, wind their way through the hollows, connecting scattered homesteads and leading toward the heart of Jasper, a place where the land dictates the pace of life. Jasper’s story is deeply intertwined with the rugged terrain that surrounds it, a history etched into the very rock of the Ozarks. For generations, this land has sustained its people through farming, particularly cattle ranching and the cultivation of hardy crops suited to the hillsides, and the timber industry, which once shaped the local economy. The echoes of its past can be found in the weathered barns and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants, a resilience forged by close communion with nature. Today, Jasper thrives on a blend of its heritage and the growing allure of its natural splendor, drawing visitors who seek the solace of hiking trails, the thrill of floating the Buffalo River, and the simple charm of a community that cherishes its roots. The annual Bluegrass Festival, a vibrant celebration of local music and culture, further cements Jasper's distinctive character, a lively counterpoint to the profound stillness of the surrounding wilderness.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Jasper, 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 Jasper and Newton County.

Detailed location data for Jasper includes the ZIP code (72641), telephone area code (479), county seat of Newton County (Jasper), and school district assignment (Jasper 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 Jasper is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.