Parkdale Arkansas Map

About Parkdale, Arkansas

Parkdale is a locality in Ashley County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 67. The population density is 27.3 people per km². Parkdale is located at 33.1215°N, 91.5457°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71661.

Parkdale exists as a quiet scattering of homes and businesses beneath a sky that often weeps with the humid embrace of the South. It lies 34.3 miles south-west of Greenville, MS (from Greenville, MS: bearing 235°T), and is situated 16.3 miles east-south-east of Hamburg. The land here is a flat, fertile expanse, the soil a rich, dark loam that promises abundance, crisscrossed by shallow ditches that carry away the excess moisture. Towering pines and oaks, their branches draped with Spanish moss like ancient beards, punctuate the horizon, their shadows stretching long and languid in the afternoon sun. The air itself feels thick, carrying the scent of damp earth and the distant, sweet perfume of ripening cotton. Life in Parkdale unfolds with a deliberate, unhurried cadence, a stark contrast to the clamor of larger settlements. The history of Parkdale is inextricably bound to the agricultural bounty of Ashley County, particularly the cultivation of cotton and timber. For generations, the rhythm of life here has been dictated by the planting and harvesting seasons, the rise and fall of crop prices echoing in the quiet conversations at the local store. The economy, once heavily reliant on these staples, now sees a blend of farming, small-scale logging, and a few service-oriented businesses that cater to the needs of the residents. There are no grand monuments or bustling tourist attractions in Parkdale, but the true character of the place is found in the enduring spirit of its people and the quiet dignity of a landscape shaped by the persistent hand of nature and the enduring legacy of those who have called it home.

About This Parkdale Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Parkdale, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.121512, -91.545676. 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 Parkdale and Ashley County.

Detailed location data for Parkdale includes the ZIP code (71661), telephone area code (870), county seat of Ashley County (Hamburg), and school district assignment (Hamburg 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 Parkdale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.