Sparkman Arkansas Map

About Sparkman, Arkansas

Sparkman is a locality in Dallas County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 430. The population density is 140.9 people per km². Sparkman is located at 33.9168°N, 92.8482°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71763.

Sparkman breathes a quiet existence amidst the rolling hills and dense pine forests of southern Arkansas. It lies 42.2 miles south-south-east of Hot Springs, AR (from Hot Springs, AR: bearing 164°T), and is situated 18.4 miles south-east of Arkadelphia. The land here is a gentle undulation, softened by centuries of sun and rain, where the air hangs thick and sweet with the scent of pine needles and damp earth, especially after a summer shower. Creeks, silver threads in the green expanse, weave their way through the landscape, their banks often draped with moss-laden branches that reach out like ancient, gnarled fingers. The sky overhead is a vast canvas, shifting from the pale wash of dawn to the fiery hues of sunset, often punctuated by the slow, deliberate flight of buzzards circling high above the trees. Life in Sparkman moves at a pace dictated by the seasons and the land, a steady hum rather than a frantic rush. The history of Sparkman is etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet resilience of its people and the enduring legacy of the land. Once a vital hub for timber and agriculture, the echoes of logging trucks and the scent of sawmills still linger in the collective memory, though the economy has since diversified, leaning more towards cattle ranching and smaller-scale farming. The Ouachita River, a significant waterway that shaped the region's early development, remains a vital presence, offering a cool respite on hot afternoons and a silent witness to the passage of time. Local traditions, passed down through generations, find expression in community gatherings and a deep-seated pride in their connection to this particular stretch of Arkansas soil.

About This Sparkman Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sparkman, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.916769, -92.848221. 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 Sparkman and Dallas County.

Detailed location data for Sparkman includes the ZIP code (71763), telephone area code (870), county seat of Dallas County (Fordyce), and school district assignment (Harmony Grove 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 Sparkman is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.