Lockesburg Arkansas Map

About Lockesburg, Arkansas

Lockesburg is a locality in Sevier County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 873. The population density is 85.6 people per km². Lockesburg is located at 33.9673°N, 94.1685°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71846.

Lockesburg rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, patient work of water and time, where the land rises and falls in gentle swells that cradle scattered stands of pine and oak. It lies 37.1 miles north-north-west of Texarkana, AR (from Texarkana, AR: bearing 348°T), and is situated 11.0 miles east-south-east of De Queen. The air here carries the scent of damp earth after a rain, a pervasive aroma that clings to the rough-barked trees and seeps into the very grain of the weathered wooden fences. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-clouded skies, casts a soft, diffused glow that seems to soften the edges of the world, lending a quiet beauty to the rolling terrain. The occasional glint of a distant pond or the slow meander of a creek promises a coolness that is deeply felt, a subtle reassurance in the humid Arkansas air. The story of Lockesburg is tied to the rich, dark soil that has long sustained its people, a heritage evident in the fields that stretch out from the edges of the settlement. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood of this place, with cotton and timber forming the backbone of its economy, a legacy that can still be seen in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of its older buildings. The quiet hum of tractors in the distance and the familiar sight of pickup trucks navigating the county roads speak to a way of life that values hard work and perseverance. Though modern conveniences have arrived, the deep roots of Lockesburg's past remain, a subtle but persistent influence on the character of the place and the enduring spirit of its residents.

About This Lockesburg Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lockesburg, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.967338, -94.168531. 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 Lockesburg and Sevier County.

Detailed location data for Lockesburg includes the ZIP code (71846), telephone area code (870), county seat of Sevier County (De Queen), and school district assignment (De Queen 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 Lockesburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.