Kirby Arkansas Map

About Kirby, Arkansas

Kirby is a locality in Pike County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 579. The population density is 15.5 people per km². Kirby is located at 34.2504°N, 93.6413°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71921.

Kirby rests in a rolling landscape of pine and hardwood, where the earth itself seems to breathe a slow, patient rhythm. It lies 37.7 miles west-south-west of Hot Springs, AR (from Hot Springs, AR: bearing 243°T), and is situated 7.4 miles south-west of Glenwood. The air here, especially after a summer rain, carries the clean, sharp scent of pine needles and damp soil, a fragrance that clings to the skin. The terrain, characterized by gentle slopes and shallow valleys, is cut by small, meandering creeks that whisper secrets to the moss-covered stones and the thirsty roots of ancient oaks. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy in shifting patterns, illuminating patches of fern and the occasional flash of a cardinal’s wing, painting the undergrowth with transient gold. The sky above, a vast expanse of blue that deepens to a bruised violet at dusk, often hosts scattered clouds that drift like lost sheep across its immensity. The history of Kirby is intertwined with the very trees that surround it, a story of timber, resilience, and a quiet persistence. Early settlers, drawn by the rich forests, established a livelihood from the bounty of the land, their efforts shaping the early economy of the area. While the logging industry has ebbed and flowed, the spirit of resourcefulness remains, with many residents continuing to find sustenance and purpose in the natural world, whether through farming, hunting, or small-scale enterprises. There is a palpable sense of continuity here, a feeling that the generations have walked these same paths, their lives a quiet echo in the rustle of leaves and the enduring strength of the ancient woods. The local gatherings, infrequent but warm, often revolve around shared meals and the simple pleasure of connection, a testament to the enduring character of Kirby.

About This Kirby Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Kirby, 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 Kirby and Pike County.

Detailed location data for Kirby includes the ZIP code (71950), telephone area code (337), county seat of Pike County (Murfreesboro), and school district assignment (Kirby 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 Kirby is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.