Explore Johnson, Arkansas, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Johnson |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Washington County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 36.133854 |
| Longitude | -94.174269 |
| Population | 3,609 |
| Density | 385.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 72863, 72704 |
| Area Code | 479 |
| County Seat | Fayetteville |
| School District | Fayetteville School District |
Johnson occupies a quiet expanse of land where the gentle pulse of Clear Creek winds through the terrain, defining the movement of water across the soil. It lies 4.2 miles south-southwest of Springdale, AR (from Springdale, AR: bearing 209°T), and is situated 4.9 miles north of Fayetteville. The landscape leans into a soft, verdant complexity, where the light at dusk settles in thin, golden layers against the hardwood trees that define the horizon. Within the immediate borders of Johnson, City Park offers a stillness that complements the surrounding topography, grounding the local life in a rhythm dictated by the changing seasons and the slow, persistent growth of the woods. On days when the air turns crisp, the distant silhouette of Parricks Ridge provides a sharp, dark edge to the sky, reminding those who live here of the vast, ancient geology that shapes the region.
History in Johnson remains quiet and unassuming, tied closely to the evolution of the land from early agricultural roots to its present character as a residential space. The local economy has shifted away from the agrarian focus of the past, yet the influence of the nearby Lake Fayetteville continues to shape the recreational habits and the quiet, deliberate pace of the people who reside here. Life moves without the clamor of larger urban centers, favoring a steady, measured consistency that honors the quietude of the valley floors. While Mill Hollow remains a distant point of reference for the geography, the daily reality is found in the immediate, familiar paths that connect the neighborhoods, where the hum of modern life is softened by the presence of the creek and the enduring, unhurried growth of the surrounding flora.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Johnson, Arkansas. Coordinates: 36.133854, -94.174269. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Johnson includes the ZIP code (72863, 72704), telephone area code (479), county seat of Washington County (Fayetteville), and school district assignment (Fayetteville School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |