Mountainburg Arkansas Map

About Mountainburg, Arkansas

Mountainburg is a locality in Crawford County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 566. The population density is 165.3 people per km². Mountainburg is located at 35.6356°N, 94.1674°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72946.

Mountainburg exhales a quiet breath of Ozark air, a place where the verdant slopes of the Boston Mountains begin their slow descent. It lies 21.6 miles north-east of Fort Smith, AR (from Fort Smith, AR: bearing 37°T), and is situated 17.1 miles north-east of Van Buren. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and earthy browns, a tapestry woven not by human hands but by the persistent growth of oak and hickory, their branches reaching skyward with a patient, enduring strength. Deep ravines, carved by eons of rainfall, scar the terrain, their shadowed depths a cool counterpoint to the sun-drenched ridges that offer sweeping views of an unbroken horizon. The very air seems to carry the scent of damp earth and pine needles, especially after a summer shower, a fragrance that clings to the senses long after the clouds have parted. The story of Mountainburg is intrinsically tied to the land it inhabits, a history shaped by the resourceful spirit of its early settlers who found sustenance and shelter in these rugged hills. Timber, once a dominant force, continues to play a role, though the economy now also finds its footing in small-scale agriculture and the quiet flow of tourism drawn to the region's natural beauty. The nearby Ozark National Forest offers a sanctuary of untamed wilderness, its trails winding through ancient woodlands and leading to hidden springs, a constant reminder of the wild heart that beats beneath the surface of this tranquil locality. Mountainburg, in its unassuming way, embodies a resilience, a quiet dignity that reflects the enduring character of the mountains themselves.

About This Mountainburg Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mountainburg, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.63564, -94.167428. 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 Mountainburg and Crawford County.

Detailed location data for Mountainburg includes the ZIP code (72946), telephone area code (479), county seat of Crawford County (Van Buren), and school district assignment (Mountainburg Schools). 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 Mountainburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.