Kingston Arkansas Map

About Kingston, Arkansas

Kingston is a locality in Madison County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 19. The population density is 29.9 people per km². Kingston is located at 36.0506°N, 93.5185°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72742.

Kingston rests in the Ozark Mountains, a landscape of rolling hills and dense woodlands where ancient oaks and hickory trees stand sentinel. It lies 35.3 miles east-south-east of Springdale, AR (from Springdale, AR: bearing 105°T), and is situated 12.7 miles east of Huntsville. The air here carries the clean, damp scent of pine needles and rich earth, particularly after a summer shower, a constant reminder of the verdant embrace of the surrounding wilderness. The terrain itself is a study in subtle shifts, rising and falling with a quiet resilience, its slopes often softened by a thick carpet of native grasses and wildflowers that bloom in audacious bursts of color through the warmer months. A palpable stillness often settles over Kingston, a deep quietude broken only by the rustle of leaves or the distant call of a bird, a stark contrast to the clamor of busier places. The history of Kingston is etched into the very grain of this land, a story of hardy settlers drawn by the promise of fertile valleys and abundant timber. For generations, the local economy has been tethered to the bounty of the earth, with agriculture and forestry forming the bedrock of its existence, the timber mills a persistent, rhythmic hum in the background of daily life. The Buffalo River, a jewel of the National Park system, flows nearby, its clear waters a vital artery for recreation and a significant draw for visitors seeking the raw beauty of the Ozarks. While Kingston itself may not boast grand monuments, its character is defined by a deep-rooted connection to its natural surroundings and a persistent, unpretentious spirit.

About This Kingston Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Kingston, 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 Kingston and Madison County.

Detailed location data for Kingston includes the ZIP code (72742), telephone area code (479, 501, 870), county seat of Madison County (Huntsville), 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 Kingston is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.