Patterson Arkansas Map

About Patterson, Arkansas

Patterson is a locality in Clay County, Arkansas, United States. Patterson is located at 36.2723°N, 90.1218°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72123.

Patterson unfolds under a wide Arkansas sky, a collection of low-slung buildings scattered across a landscape defined by the slow, deliberate flow of its waterways. It lies 25.6 miles north-east of Paragould, AR (from Paragould, AR: bearing 55°T), and is situated 4.4 miles north-west of Kennett. The land here is flat, rich with the alluvial deposits of ancient rivers, and stitched together by a network of ditches and bayous that mirror the patient, meandering spirit of the place. Mature trees, oaks and elms mostly, stand sentinel along the infrequent roads, their branches heavy with the humid air, casting long, shifting shadows that seem to absorb the heat of the day. The character of Patterson is one of quiet endurance, a place where life moves with a measured pace, dictated by the seasons and the predictable cycles of the earth. The story of Patterson is inextricably tied to the fertile bottomlands that surround it, lands long cultivated for cotton and later for rice, a testament to the enduring agricultural economy of this corner of Clay County. The St. Francis River, a vital artery for the region, flows nearby, its presence shaping the very character of the land and the lives of its inhabitants. Though time has seen shifts in industry, the deep roots of farming remain, a constant hum beneath the surface of everyday life. There are no grand monuments in Patterson, no soaring towers, but in the quiet dignity of the weathered barns and the enduring strength of the people, one finds the true landmarks of this enduring place.

About This Patterson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Patterson, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.272286, -90.121763. 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 Patterson and Clay County.

Detailed location data for Patterson includes the ZIP code (72461), telephone area code (479, 501), county seat of Clay County (Corning), and school district assignment (McCrory 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 Patterson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.