Johnson Arkansas Map

About Johnson, Arkansas

Johnson is a locality in Washington County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,656. The population density is 387.7 people per km². Johnson is located at 36.1329°N, 94.1655°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72704.

Johnson rests in a landscape sculpted by the Ozark foothills, where the land swells and dips in a perpetual, gentle rise and fall. It lies 4.2 miles south-south-west of Springdale, AR (from Springdale, AR: bearing 209°T), and is situated 4.9 miles north of Fayetteville. Ancient oaks and hickories, their leaves a deep, resonant green in the humid Arkansas air, dominate the wooded slopes that embrace the community. Clear creeks, their beds lined with smooth, worn stones, thread through the terrain, their quiet murmur a constant, subtle soundtrack to the life of Johnson. The sky here, especially in the late afternoon, can hold a peculiar, soft light, a diffused glow that softens the edges of the trees and paints the scattered fields in hues of muted gold. The history of Johnson is tied to the fertile land and the streams that provided sustenance and a modest living. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich soil for farming, established homesteads that gradually coalesced into the community. The local economy, while diversified, still carries echoes of its agricultural roots, with small farms and orchards dotting the surrounding countryside, producing everything from berries to hardy vegetables. The nearby University of Arkansas, in Fayetteville, casts a long shadow, influencing the cultural character and bringing a youthful energy to the region, though life in Johnson itself retains a distinct, unhurried pace, a quiet dignity rooted in the enduring rhythm of the seasons.

About This Johnson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Johnson, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.132856, -94.165482. 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 Johnson and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Johnson includes the ZIP code (72863), telephone area code (479), county seat of Washington County (Fayetteville), and school district assignment (Fayetteville 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 Johnson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.