Moorefield Arkansas Map

About Moorefield, Arkansas

Moorefield is a locality in Independence County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 120. The population density is 39.3 people per km². Moorefield is located at 35.7684°N, 91.5704°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72501.

Moorefield rests in a gentle cradle of Arkansas land, where the rolling hills begin to soften their ascent towards the Ozark foothills. It lies 48.8 miles west of Jonesboro, AR (from Jonesboro, AR: bearing 264°T), and is situated 4.0 miles east of Batesville. Broadleaf trees, their canopies a vibrant, shifting mosaic of greens, dominate the landscape, their branches reaching towards a sky that often holds a generous spread of white clouds. The air here carries the subtle, earthy perfume of damp soil and ripening crops, a scent that deepens as the sun begins its slow descent, casting long, honeyed shadows across the fields. Small creeks, their banks fringed with wild reeds and the occasional flash of a kingfisher, snake their way through the terrain, their quiet murmur a constant soundtrack to the land. The history of Moorefield is tied to the fertile ground and the bounty it has yielded for generations. Early settlers were drawn to the rich bottomlands, establishing farms that have remained the backbone of the local economy, with soybeans and rice often stretching towards the horizon. While the larger towns might boast grander historical markers, Moorefield's story is etched into the weathered wood of its older farmhouses and the quiet hum of tractors on a summer afternoon. The nearest significant waterway, the White River, lies a short drive away, its presence shaping the broader regional character with its opportunities for recreation and its role in the area's agricultural development. The spirit of Moorefield is one of quiet resilience, a place where hard work is a given and the changing seasons dictate the rhythm of life.

About This Moorefield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Moorefield, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.76841, -91.570415. 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 Moorefield and Independence County.

Detailed location data for Moorefield includes the ZIP code (72501), telephone area code (501), county seat of Independence County (Batesville), and school district assignment (Batesville 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 Moorefield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.