Ola Arkansas Map

About Ola, Arkansas

Ola is a locality in Yell County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 934. The population density is 212.0 people per km². Ola is located at 35.0323°N, 93.2232°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Ola is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 72853.

Ola emerges from the red-clay earth as a quiet gathering of structures defined by the persistent, winding path of Keeland Creek. It lies 17.7 miles south-southwest of Russellville, AR (from Russellville, AR: bearing 197°T), and is situated 9.7 miles east of Danville. The horizon is dominated by the looming, uneven silhouette of Santa Fe Ridge, which casts long, indigo shadows across the landscape as the afternoon sun begins its descent. Less than a mile from the center, the still, reflective surface of Lake Ola-dale captures the shifting colors of the sky, mirroring the dense stands of pine and hardwood that blanket the surrounding terrain. To the north, the expanse of Cane Island creates a subtle depression in the topography, while the proximity of Petit Jean ensures that the wild, unkempt beauty of the native flora remains a constant presence in the daily lives of those who dwell here.

Ola draws its character from a history rooted in the rhythmic cycles of agriculture and the modest industry that sustains the regional economy. The pace of life is dictated by the turning of the seasons and the quiet commerce that flows along the local thoroughfares, where the air often carries the heavy, humid scent of damp soil and sun-warmed timber. Residents move with a deliberate, measured grace, reflecting a culture shaped by the solitude of the woods and the permanence of the ridge. While the modern world presses against the edges of the horizon, the daily existence in Ola remains tethered to the land, preserving a sense of continuity that is as enduring as the slow, seasonal rise of the creek waters.

About This Ola Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ola, Arkansas. Coordinates: 35.032312, -93.223234. 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 Ola includes the ZIP code (72853), telephone area code (479), county seat of Yell County (Danville), and school district assignment (Two Rivers 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.