Rison Arkansas Map

About Rison, Arkansas

Rison is a locality in Cleveland County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 967. The population density is 114.0 people per km². Rison is located at 33.9584°N, 92.1901°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Rison is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 71665.

Rison anchors itself firmly within the pine-forested plains of Arkansas, where the humid air hangs heavy and sweet with the scent of resin and damp earth. It lies 21.5 miles south-southwest of Pine Bluff, AR (from Pine Bluff, AR: bearing 210°T), and is situated 16.2 miles northeast of Fordyce. Deep-rooted hardwoods stand in silent vigil over the undulating terrain, punctuated by the quiet, winding progress of Harrison Creek as it carves a path through the brush just a mile from the center. Light at dusk here possesses a thick, amber quality, catching the needles of the loblolly pines until they seem to glow against the deepening gray of the horizon. Van Sadler Lake sits nearby, a still, dark mirror reflecting the expansive sky and the occasional flight of a heron, providing a calm respite from the persistent warmth of the afternoon.

Timber production and agriculture have long dictated the pulse of Rison, defining the slow, deliberate work of those who tend to the land and the mills. The local economy remains tethered to these primary industries, reflecting a history of resilience built upon the fertile soil and the sprawling woods that surround the houses. Residents often find their way to Wayside Park for a moment of quiet reflection, observing how the seasons transition with the blooming of native dogwoods and the gradual shedding of leaves. Life here moves with a steady, unforced cadence, shaped by the practical demands of the region and the enduring quietude of the surrounding Arkansas landscape.

About This Rison Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rison, Arkansas. Coordinates: 33.958435, -92.190145. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Rison includes the ZIP code (71665), telephone area code (870), county seat of Cleveland County (Rison), and school district assignment (Cleveland County School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.