Mount Ida Arkansas Map
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Interactive Map of Mount Ida, Arkansas
| City | Mount Ida |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 34.556764 |
| Longitude | -93.634082 |
| Population | 996 |
| Density | 245.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 71957 |
| Area Code | 870 |
| County Seat | Mount Ida |
| School District | Mount Ida School District |
About Mount Ida, Arkansas
Mount Ida is a locality in Montgomery County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 996. The population density is 245.1 people per km². Mount Ida is located at 34.5568°N, 93.6341°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Mount Ida is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 71957.Mount Ida rises from the earth as a rugged intersection of ancient stone and dense, enduring timber. It lies 33.2 miles west of Hot Springs, AR (from Hot Springs, AR: bearing 277°T), and is situated 34.5 miles east of Mena. The South Fork Ouachita River carves a deliberate path through the landscape, its waters reflecting the heavy canopy of pine and hardwood that blankets the surrounding terrain. To the north, the silhouette of Reed Mountain anchors the horizon, a constant reminder of the geological weight that defines this territory. Within the vast expanse of the Ouachita National Forest, the air holds a persistent, cool humidity that clings to the skin even as the afternoon light shifts to a deep, bruised copper.
Mount Ida carries a long history rooted in the quiet extraction of quartz and timber, industries that have shaped the local economy as surely as the seasonal rains. Beyond the immediate boundaries of the settlement, the geography opens toward the basin of Smoky Hollow, where the land suggests a slower, more deliberate passage of time. The presence of Lake Ouachita nearby provides a expansive stillness, drawing those who seek the clarity of deep water against the backdrop of the Ouachita National Forest. Daily life here remains tethered to the cycles of the forest floor and the steady, unpretentious labor that has defined the region for generations, maintaining a character that favors the permanence of rock over the transience of modern invention.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Ouachita National Forest (National Forest) — 0.5 mi, 359° N · 1.8M acres
- Wegner Crystal Mines (Museum) — 3.0 mi, 188° S
- Lake Ouachita (Recreation Area) — 4.1 mi, 076° E
- Caddo Indian Memorial (Monument) — 7.7 mi, 199° S
- Ouachita National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 7.8 mi, 360° N · 145k acres
- Gap Creek Research Natural Area (Research Natural Area) — 11.1 mi, 165° S
- Hickory Nut Mt Vista (Viewpoint) — 12.9 mi, 088° E
- Little Missouri, Arkansas Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 17.6 mi, 231° SW · 4,104 acres
- Caney Creek Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 24.6 mi, 242° SW · 14k acres
- Caney Creek National Game Refuge (National Conservation Area) — 24.9 mi, 243° SW · 8,038 acres
- Cossatot River, Arkansas Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 27.9 mi, 254° W · 4,101 acres
- Hot Springs National Park (National Park) — 29.8 mi, 096° E · 4,919 acres
- Pigeon Creek National Game Refuge (National Conservation Area) — 30.0 mi, 346° N · 8,107 acres
- Dry Creek Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 31.2 mi, 351° N · 6,301 acres
- Hot Springs Confederate Monument (Monument) — 33.1 mi, 096° E
- Justus Fine Art Gallery (Gallery) — 33.2 mi, 096° E
- Evans Children's Adventure Garden (Attraction) — 34.3 mi, 104° E
- Ebenezer Monument (Monument) — 34.6 mi, 273° W
- Welcome to Waldron Mural (Public Artwork) — 35.2 mi, 312° NW
- Nimrod State Wildlife Management Area (Nature Reserve) — 35.2 mi, 029° NE
- Ragsdale Arena (Stadium) — 35.4 mi, 313° NW
- Old Potter School (Historic Ruins) — 38.4 mi, 270° W
- Ozark National Forest (National Forest) — 39.8 mi, 001° N · 1.1M acres
- WPA Amphitheater (Theatre) — 42.6 mi, 359° N
- Old Reservoir (Historic Ruins) — 43.0 mi, 282° W
- Buckman's Pool (Attraction) — 43.0 mi, 003° N
- QWSP Amphitheater (Theatre) — 43.0 mi, 282° W
- Vining Arena (Stadium) — 44.4 mi, 132° SE
- Rosemary Adams Art Gallery (Gallery) — 44.7 mi, 132° SE
- Arkadelphia Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 44.8 mi, 132° SE
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About This Mount Ida Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mount Ida, Arkansas. Coordinates: 34.556764, -93.634082. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Mount Ida includes the ZIP code (71957), telephone area code (870), county seat of Montgomery County (Mount Ida), and school district assignment (Mount Ida School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
