Lake View Arkansas Map

About Lake View, Arkansas

Lake View is a locality in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 327. Lake View is located at 35.8923°N, 90.4526°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72437.

Lake View unfolds along the gentle curve of its namesake, a body of water that mirrors the vast Arkansas sky with a placid grace. It lies 11.7 miles south-south-east of Paragould, AR (from Paragould, AR: bearing 168°T), and is situated 7.3 miles east of Brookland. The land here is a soft undulation of fertile earth, giving way to stands of mature oak and pine that whisper secrets on the humid breeze. Sunlight, thick and golden in the afternoon, filters through the canopy, casting shifting patterns on the undergrowth where wildflowers bloom in quiet defiance. The air itself carries the scent of damp soil and sun-baked pine needles, a perfume unique to this corner of the Delta. This is a place where the past is not so much buried as it is a quiet companion to the present, its history rooted in the rich alluvial soil that has sustained generations of farmers. The economy of Lake View has long been tied to the land, with cotton and soybeans historically shaping its fortunes, and the rhythm of the seasons still dictates much of life. The local waters, once vital arteries of commerce and sustenance, now offer a more tranquil pursuit, a place for quiet contemplation and the gentle lapping of waves against the shore. The distinct character of Lake View is a testament to its enduring connection with the natural world, a quiet resilience born from the fertile ground and the ever-present embrace of the water.

About This Lake View Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lake View, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.892295, -90.452605. 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 Lake View and Craighead County.

Detailed location data for Lake View includes the ZIP code (72437), telephone area code (501), county seat of Craighead County (Jonesboro), and school district assignment (Barton-Lexa 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 Lake View is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.