Pocahontas Arkansas Map

About Pocahontas, Arkansas

Pocahontas is a locality in Randolph County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,538. The population density is 375.1 people per km². Pocahontas is located at 36.2615°N, 90.9712°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72455.

Pocahontas unfolds across a landscape shaped by ancient waterways and fertile plains, where the Black River, a serpentine ribbon of cool, dark water, marks the edges of its agricultural heart. It lies 29.9 miles west-north-west of Paragould, AR (from Paragould, AR: bearing 298°T), and is situated 13.4 miles north of Walnut Ridge. The land here is a gentle swell, a quilt of fields stitched with stands of oak and hickory, their leaves rustling secrets carried on the humid air. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-heavy cloud cover, falls in broad, golden shafts, illuminating the deep green of the pastures and the weathered wood of farmhouses that dot the horizon. The character of Pocahontas is one of quiet resilience, a place where the slow, deliberate turning of the seasons dictates the rhythm of life, and the sky, a vast canvas of shifting blues and grays, feels both immense and intimately connected to the lives lived beneath it. The history of Pocahontas is entwined with the rich soil and the promise of the land, a story of pioneers who sought sustenance and a new beginning along the banks of the Black River. The local economy, still deeply rooted in agriculture, thrives on the bounty of soybeans, rice, and timber harvested from the surrounding countryside, with the river itself serving as a historical artery for trade and transport. Generations have built their lives here, fostering a sense of enduring community, where the past is not forgotten but subtly informs the present. Notable among its features is the historic courthouse square, a gathering place that has witnessed the ebb and flow of Pocahontas's life, standing as a silent sentinel to its enduring spirit and the quiet pride of its people.

About This Pocahontas Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pocahontas, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.261456, -90.971233. 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 Pocahontas and Randolph County.

Detailed location data for Pocahontas includes the ZIP code (72455), telephone area code (501), county seat of Randolph County (Pocahontas), and school district assignment (Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.