Parkin Arkansas Map

About Parkin, Arkansas

Parkin is a locality in Cross County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 694. The population density is 106.0 people per km². Parkin is located at 35.2634°N, 90.5712°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72373.

Parkin rests in the broad, fertile embrace of Eastern Arkansas, a place where the land itself seems to exhale a gentle, humid breath. It lies 30.5 miles west-north-west of Memphis, TN (from Memphis, TN: bearing 285°T), and is situated 5.9 miles west of Earle. The landscape here is a study in the subtle geometry of agriculture, vast fields of emerald green and ochre stretching towards a horizon softened by the hazy shimmer of summer heat. Cypress and tupelo trees, their roots grasping at the rich alluvial soil, stand sentinel along the sluggish, tea-colored waters of nearby creeks, their branches draped with Spanish moss that drifts like forgotten memories in the slow breeze. The air itself carries the scent of damp earth and ripening crops, a pervasive aroma that clings to everything, a constant reminder of the land's generous, untamed spirit. The history of Parkin is deeply entwined with the bounty of the Mississippi River Delta, a story shaped by the cultivation of cotton and rice that has long defined its economic pulse. This was a land that drew settlers seeking to harness its fertile potential, and the echoes of their labor are still felt in the quiet persistence of the agricultural communities that dot the landscape. The Parkin Archeological State Park stands as a significant marker, preserving the remnants of a prehistoric Native American village and offering a glimpse into the deep past that predates the arrival of European settlers. Life in Parkin moves with a deliberate, unhurried cadence, governed by the seasons and the steady rhythm of the harvest, where the quiet hum of machinery in the fields is often the loudest sound to break the stillness.

About This Parkin Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Parkin, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.263421, -90.571217. 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 Parkin and Cross County.

Detailed location data for Parkin includes the ZIP code (72373), telephone area code (501), county seat of Cross County (Wynne), and school district assignment (Wynne Public 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 Parkin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.