Magness Arkansas Map

About Magness, Arkansas

Magness is a locality in Independence County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 238. The population density is 76.7 people per km². Magness is located at 35.7023°N, 91.4804°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72501.

Magness lies at the confluence of rolling Ozark foothills, where the land begins its slow descent towards the White River's broader valleys. It lies 44.6 miles west-south-west of Jonesboro, AR (from Jonesboro, AR: bearing 258°T), and is situated 8.0 miles east of Southside. Here, the air carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a constant, subtle perfume that clings to the weathered barns and fences. The landscape is a patchwork of emerald pastures, where cattle graze with an almost meditative stillness, and dense woodlands, their canopies a deep, cool green that shifts with the afternoon sun. Streams, born from hidden springs, thread their way through the terrain, their banks often lined with ferns and moss-covered stones, and the quiet murmur of their passage is the dominant sound, save for the occasional call of a distant hawk. The history of Magness is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of Independence County, a legacy that still shapes its character and economy. For generations, the fertile soil has yielded crops, with cotton and timber once forming the backbone of its prosperity, a time that whispers through the stoic, unvarnished architecture of its older buildings. While the economic landscape has evolved, a spirit of self-reliance and neighborly connection persists, evident in the friendly waves exchanged between passing vehicles and the quiet hum of local businesses. The very ground seems to hold the stories of those who worked it, their efforts etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring resilience of the land itself.

About This Magness Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Magness, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.7023, -91.480412. 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 Magness and Independence County.

Detailed location data for Magness includes the ZIP code (72553), telephone area code (501), county seat of Independence County (Batesville), and school district assignment (Cedar Ridge 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 Magness is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.