Piney Arkansas Map

About Piney, Arkansas

Piney is a locality in Johnson County, Arkansas, United States. Piney is located at 35.3445°N, 93.3255°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71913.

Piney lies at the feet of the Ozark Mountains, a place where the land itself seems to sigh with the slow, persistent work of water and time. It lies 11.7 miles west-north-west of Russellville, AR (from Russellville, AR: bearing 293°T), and is situated 7.5 miles south-south-east of Lamar. Rolling hills, cloaked in a dense, verdant tapestry of hardwoods and pines, define the horizon, their slopes often etched with the deep, cool shadows of ravines. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, especially after a rain, a fragrance that mingles with the distant, almost imperceptible hum of cicadas during the warmer months. Small creeks, their beds often strewn with smooth, grey stones, thread their way through the landscape, glinting like silver ribbons under the dappled sunlight that filters through the thick canopy. The character of Piney is one of quiet resilience, a place where the wildness of the natural world still holds sway, and the pace of life is dictated more by the turning of seasons than the ticking of a clock. The history of Piney is deeply entwined with the rich resources of its surrounding terrain, particularly its timber and mineral wealth. For generations, the economy of Piney has been shaped by the bounty of the forests, with logging and sawmills forming the backbone of its industry. This connection to the land is still palpable, evident in the sturdy, weathered barns and homes that dot the landscape, built from the very trees that once dominated these hills. While the echoes of past mining operations might linger in some forgotten hollows, the enduring spirit of Piney is now more closely tied to its agricultural roots and the quiet, steady work of its inhabitants. The local traditions are those of a community that understands the value of hard work and neighborly support, a spirit nurtured by the shared experience of living in a place where the land provides, and the mountains watch over all.

About This Piney Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Piney, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.344529, -93.325458. 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 Piney and Johnson County.

Detailed location data for Piney includes the ZIP code (72847), telephone area code (479, 870), county seat of Johnson County (Clarksville), and school district assignment (Lake Hamilton 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 Piney is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.