Strawberry Arkansas Map

About Strawberry, Arkansas

Strawberry is a locality in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 285. The population density is 51.2 people per km². Strawberry is located at 35.9676°N, 91.3212°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72469.

Strawberry, Arkansas, unfolds across a landscape gently sculpted by the Arkansas Ozarks foothills, where the earth exhales a humid, verdant breath. It lies 35.6 miles west-north-west of Jonesboro, AR (from Jonesboro, AR: bearing 284°T), and is situated 12.8 miles east of Cave City. Rolling fields, a tapestry of emerald and gold depending on the season, give way to stands of mature oak and pine, their branches reaching towards a sky that often holds the soft, diffused light of the South. The air, especially in the early mornings, carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a subtle perfume that clings to the air long after the sun has climbed high. Creeks, the arteries of this region, meander through the terrain, their waters clear and cool, reflecting the dappled sunlight that filters through the dense canopy. The very character of Strawberry is one of quiet endurance, a place where the land dictates the pace, and life moves with a deliberate, unhurried grace. The history of Strawberry is intertwined with the rich soil and the waterways that have sustained it for generations. Originally settled by those drawn to the fertile land for agriculture, the economy of Strawberry has long been rooted in farming, with crops like soybeans and rice finding a home here. The presence of the Strawberry River, a tributary of the larger White River, has always been central, providing not only water for crops but also a means of transport in earlier times. While no grand monuments mark its past, the enduring spirit of its founders, who carved a life from this picturesque, yet demanding, terrain, is palpable. The local economy, though perhaps not bustling, retains a tangible connection to its agricultural heritage, with small businesses and farms continuing to be the heart of Strawberry’s livelihood, reflecting a resilience born of the land itself.

About This Strawberry Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Strawberry, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.967573, -91.321243. 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 Strawberry and Lawrence County.

Detailed location data for Strawberry includes the ZIP code (72846), telephone area code (479, 501), 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 Strawberry is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.