Smithville Arkansas Map

About Smithville, Arkansas

Smithville is a locality in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 88. The population density is 61.4 people per km². Smithville is located at 36.0803°N, 91.3037°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72466.

Smithville rests within a gentle embrace of rolling Ozark foothills, where the land dips and rises like a slow, green breath. It lies 37.3 miles west-north-west of Jonesboro, AR (from Jonesboro, AR: bearing 296°T), and is situated 19.4 miles west of Walnut Ridge. The air here, especially as the sun begins its descent, carries the sweet, damp scent of pine needles and the earthy perfume of recently turned soil, a fragrance that clings to the soft, warm breezes. The landscape is a mosaic of cultivated fields, their straight lines a patient geometry against the wilder, wooded slopes, and small creeks that thread through the valleys, their waters glinting like scattered coins under the high, wide Arkansas sky. Barns, weathered to the color of aged parchment, dot the fields, their silhouettes stark against the vibrant greens of summer or the muted browns and golds of autumn. The very quality of light seems to soften here, bathing the scene in a mellow, golden hue that invites a lingering gaze. The story of Smithville is deeply entwined with the fertile land and the flowing waters that have sustained it for generations. Originally settled by those seeking opportunities in agriculture, the local economy has long been shaped by the bounty of the earth, with crops like soybeans and rice forming the backbone of its prosperity. Creeks, such as the nearby Black River, have not only provided vital water but also a historical artery for travel and connection. While Smithville today maintains a quiet, unhurried pace, the echoes of its past are present in the sturdy, enduring architecture and the deeply rooted sense of community that defines its character, a testament to the resilience of those who built their lives here.

About This Smithville Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Smithville, Arkansas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Smithville and Lawrence County.

Detailed location data for Smithville includes the ZIP code (72466), telephone area code (479, 501, 870), county seat of Lawrence County (Walnut Ridge), and school district assignment (Hillcrest 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 Smithville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.