Mount Ida Arkansas Map

About Mount Ida, Arkansas

Mount Ida is a locality in Montgomery County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,376. The population density is 334.1 people per km². Mount Ida is located at 34.5568°N, 93.6341°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71957.

Mount Ida rises in the Ouachita Mountains, a place where emerald forests spill down gentle slopes and the air hangs thick with the scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 33.2 miles west of Hot Springs, AR (from Hot Springs, AR: bearing 277°T), and is situated 16.6 miles north-north-west of Glenwood. The terrain itself is a study in subtle contours, a landscape that invites exploration rather than demanding awe. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in broad, golden shafts, illuminating the rich, dark soil and the intricate patterns of fallen leaves. The very stillness of the place seems to hold a kind of quiet wisdom, as if the ancient trees have absorbed centuries of patient observation. The character of Mount Ida is one of quiet resilience, a gentle unfolding of natural beauty that has been shaped by seasons and the steady hand of time, not by dramatic pronouncements. The story of Mount Ida is deeply entwined with the earth beneath it, particularly its rich deposits of quartz and other minerals that have drawn prospectors and miners for generations. This legacy of resourcefulness still echoes in the local economy, though the focus has broadened to include the burgeoning tourism drawn by the natural splendor of the Ouachitas. Crystal digging remains a popular pursuit, a tangible connection to the area's geological past and a chance for visitors to unearth their own small treasures. The pace of life in Mount Ida is unhurried, a reflective rhythm that mirrors the slow, deliberate growth of the forests surrounding it. Local traditions, often tied to the land and its bounty, are passed down, forming an unbroken thread from the early settlers to the present day.

About This Mount Ida Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mount Ida, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.556764, -93.634082. 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 Mount Ida and Montgomery County.

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). 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 Mount Ida is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.