Lakeview Arkansas Map

About Lakeview, Arkansas

Lakeview is a locality in Baxter County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 851. The population density is 352.2 people per km². Lakeview is located at 36.3687°N, 92.5454°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72642.

Lakeview rests on the northwestern shores of the vast, blue expanse of Bull Shoals Lake, a place where the Ozark hills roll down to meet the water's edge. It lies 71.8 miles south-east of Springfield, MO (from Springfield, MO: bearing 144°T), and is situated 9.2 miles west-north-west of Mountain Home. The landscape here is a study in gentle gradients, pine and oak trees clinging to the slopes, their branches reaching out towards the shimmering surface of the lake. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a faint, earthy scent of damp soil and pine needles, a quiet invitation to explore the winding roads that snake through the wooded terrain. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, creates shifting patterns on the forest floor, and the distant calls of unseen birds punctuate the stillness. The economy of Lakeview has long been tied to the water, a legacy born from the construction of the Bull Shoals Dam. For decades, fishing and recreation have drawn visitors, filling the marinas and bait shops with a steady hum of activity. The annual influx of tourists seeking the cool waters and the promise of a good catch has shaped the character of Lakeview, fostering a friendly, if sometimes bustling, atmosphere during the warmer months. While fishing remains a cornerstone, the area also supports a quiet agricultural backbone, with small farms dotting the less rugged terrain, producing everything from local produce to livestock, contributing to the self-sufficient spirit of the Ozarks.

About This Lakeview Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Lakeview, 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 Lakeview and Baxter County.

Detailed location data for Lakeview includes the ZIP code (72642), telephone area code (479, 501, 870), county seat of Baxter County (Mountain Home), and school district assignment (Mountain Home 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 Lakeview is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.