Summit Arkansas Map

About Summit, Arkansas

Summit is a locality in Marion County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 706. The population density is 204.6 people per km². Summit is located at 36.2523°N, 92.6907°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72687.

Summit sits at the threshold of the Ozark Highlands, where the land begins its serious climb. It lies 71.7 miles north-north-east of Russellville, AR (from Russellville, AR: bearing 20°T), and is situated 5.5 miles west-south-west of Flippin. Rolling hills, cloaked in a dense tapestry of oak, hickory, and pine, give way to steeper inclines, their sides often furrowed by the patient work of water. The air here carries the clean, damp scent of pine needles and decaying leaves, especially after a rain, and in the late afternoon, the light often slants through the trees in long, golden shafts, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the quiet. The character of Summit is etched in these contours, in the way the roads follow the natural flow of the terrain, a constant negotiation between human purpose and the ancient, unyielding earth. The history of Summit is tied to the land and its resources, a story of hardy settlers drawn by the promise of fertile soil and timber. For generations, farming and logging formed the backbone of its economy, with families clearing small plots and harvesting the abundant wood. While those industries have evolved, a connection to the land persists, evident in the small farms and woodcraft businesses that still dot the landscape. The nearby Buffalo National River, though a bit of a journey, exerts a subtle influence, its wild beauty a constant reminder of the natural heritage of this region, drawing visitors seeking the untamed spirit of the Ozarks.

About This Summit Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Summit, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.252292, -92.690721. 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 Summit and Marion County.

Detailed location data for Summit includes the ZIP code (72677), telephone area code (479), county seat of Marion County (Yellville), and school district assignment (Yellville-Summit 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 Summit is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.