Plainview Arkansas Map

About Plainview, Arkansas

Plainview is a locality in Arkansas County, Arkansas, United States. Plainview is located at 34.4890°N, 91.3182°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72857.

Plainview unfolds across a landscape shaped by the patient work of water and wind, where the rich alluvial soil of Arkansas County yields generously to the sun. It lies 43.0 miles east-north-east of Pine Bluff, AR (from Pine Bluff, AR: bearing 65°T), and is situated 13.4 miles east of Stuttgart. The terrain here is largely flat, a broad expanse of fertile ground that stretches towards the horizon, broken only by the occasional stand of mature oak and elm trees that mark property lines or offer a cool respite from the summer glare. Creeks and drainage ditches, silver threads on the green velvet of the fields, crisscross the land, their banks often fringed with cattails and water-loving grasses. The air itself carries the scent of damp earth and ripening crops, a subtle perfume that settles over the quiet roads and modest homes of Plainview, especially in the hushed moments just before dawn when the world seems to hold its breath. The story of Plainview is inextricably tied to the bounty of its soil, a legacy built on generations of farming that continues to define its local economy. Rice, soybeans, and cotton are the silent monarchs of this region, their cultivation dictating the rhythm of the year and the livelihoods of its people. The echoes of a simpler past can still be felt in the weathered barns and the enduring spirit of self-reliance that permeates the community. While modern machinery has transformed the methods of agriculture, the fundamental connection to the land remains, a deep-rooted understanding of the seasons and the ceaseless cycle of planting and harvest. Plainview, in its quiet persistence, stands as a testament to the enduring strength of rural America, a place where the earth's generosity is met with honest labor and a quiet appreciation for the enduring gifts of the land.

About This Plainview Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Plainview, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.488987, -91.318178. 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 Plainview and Arkansas County.

Detailed location data for Plainview includes the ZIP code (72865), telephone area code (870, 479), county seat of Arkansas County (DeWitt), and school district assignment (Two Rivers 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 Plainview is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.