Reed Arkansas Map

About Reed, Arkansas

Reed is a locality in Howard County, Arkansas, United States. Reed is located at 34.0929°N, 93.8519°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71670.

Reed unfolds across a gentle terrain, where the rich, dark earth promises bounty and the sky stretches wide, often brushed with the soft hues of twilight. It lies 46.2 miles north-north-east of Texarkana, AR (from Texarkana, AR: bearing 13°T), and is situated 9.5 miles west-north-west of Murfreesboro. Pine and hardwood forests, interspersed with open fields, define the landscape, their verdant expanse broken only by the quiet curves of country roads and the occasional glint of a distant farmhouse. The air here carries the subtle, earthy scent of pine needles and damp soil, a constant reminder of the surrounding natural world. Life in Reed moves with a measured cadence, echoing the slow, steady growth of the trees and the predictable turning of the seasons. Historically, Reed's character has been shaped by its connection to the land and the industrious spirit of its people. The area's economy has long been tied to agriculture, with crops like cotton and timber playing significant roles in its past and present prosperity. The deep, fertile soil, testament to eons of natural processes, continues to sustain farming operations that are the lifeblood of the community. Though not boasting grand monuments, Reed holds a quiet dignity in its simplicity, a place where the enduring rhythms of rural life are not just preserved, but actively lived.

About This Reed Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Reed, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.092888, -93.851854. 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 Reed and Howard County.

Detailed location data for Reed includes the ZIP code (71852), telephone area code (870), county seat of Howard County (Nashville), and school district assignment (McGehee 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 Reed is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.