Lonoke Arkansas Map

About Lonoke, Arkansas

Lonoke is a locality in Lonoke County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,267. The population density is 342.2 people per km². Lonoke is located at 34.7840°N, 91.8999°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72086.

Lonoke lies in the heart of the Arkansas Delta, a place where the land stretches out in broad, fertile plains under a sky that often feels boundless. It lies 13.2 miles east-south-east of Jacksonville, AR (from Jacksonville, AR: bearing 115°T), and is situated 8.7 miles west of Carlisle. Here, the flat terrain is a testament to the rich alluvial soil deposited by ancient rivers, a landscape defined by the straight lines of agricultural fields and the occasional stand of mature oaks or pines that punctuate the horizon. The air, especially in the humid embrace of summer, carries the earthy scent of turned soil and the faint, sweet perfume of cotton blossoms. This is a land built by water and agriculture, where the subtle rise and fall of the land, almost imperceptible to the casual eye, hints at the geological forces that shaped it. The history of Lonoke is deeply intertwined with the development of the surrounding agricultural region, particularly cotton and rice farming, which have long been the backbone of its economy. The town grew as a railroad hub, a vital link connecting the bounty of the Delta to wider markets, a legacy still visible in the quiet hum of freight trains that occasionally rumble through. Local traditions often echo the agricultural calendar, with harvests celebrated and the rhythms of planting and reaping shaping the pace of life. While no grand monuments dominate the skyline, the weathered brick storefronts and the friendly wave of a neighbor speak to a enduring character forged through shared experience and a deep connection to this particular patch of Arkansas soil.

About This Lonoke Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lonoke, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.78398, -91.899861. 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 Lonoke and Lonoke County.

Detailed location data for Lonoke includes the ZIP code (72086), telephone area code (870), county seat of Lonoke County (Lonoke), and school district assignment (Lonoke 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 Lonoke is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.