Sulphur Rock Arkansas Map

About Sulphur Rock, Arkansas

Sulphur Rock is a locality in Independence County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,014. The population density is 228.2 people per km². Sulphur Rock is located at 35.7512°N, 91.5007°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72579.

Sulphur Rock rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of water and time. It lies 45.1 miles west of Jonesboro, AR (from Jonesboro, AR: bearing 262°T), and is situated 8.0 miles east of Batesville. Here, the rolling hills of the Arkansas Ozarks begin their gentle descent, giving way to flatter expanses where the White River meanders, its wide, silty waters a constant presence. The air itself carries a certain weight, a humid breath drawn from the surrounding forests of oak and pine, thick with the scent of damp earth and pine needles, especially after a summer rain. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in broad, diffused shafts, softening the edges of the world and lending a quiet, almost reverent quality to the dappled undergrowth. The history of Sulphur Rock is deeply entwined with its geography and the very resources it offered. The discovery of sulfur springs in the vicinity lent the settlement its name and attracted early prospectors and those seeking the purported medicinal benefits of the waters. This natural endowment laid the groundwork for a small but resilient local economy, initially tied to agriculture and the exploitation of timber from the abundant woodlands. Over time, as the river provided a vital artery for transportation, Sulphur Rock became a modest hub for trade and commerce, its fortunes waxing and waning with the broader economic currents of the region. Today, the rhythm of life in Sulphur Rock is measured, a quiet continuation of the legacy of those who first settled this land, with a palpable connection to the enduring power of the surrounding natural world.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Sulphur Rock, 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 Sulphur Rock and Independence County.

Detailed location data for Sulphur Rock includes the ZIP code (72579), telephone area code (225), county seat of Independence County (Batesville), and school district assignment (Batesville 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 Sulphur Rock is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.