Vandervoort Arkansas Map

About Vandervoort, Arkansas

Vandervoort is a locality in Polk County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 202. The population density is 98.6 people per km². Vandervoort is located at 34.3815°N, 94.3658°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71937.

Vandervoort lies nestled in a fold of the Ouachita Mountains, where the earth rises and falls with a quiet dignity. It lies 67.6 miles north-north-west of Texarkana, AR (from Texarkana, AR: bearing 344°T), and is situated 5.6 miles north-north-west of Wickes. The air here carries the scent of pine and damp soil, a breath drawn deep from the surrounding forests that climb the slopes in a rich tapestry of greens. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy, casting shifting patterns on the winding dirt roads that thread through the landscape, and the creeks, when they appear, are clear and cool, tumbling over smooth, worn stones. The terrain itself feels ancient, a patient presence shaped by seasons and the slow work of water, giving Vandervoort a sense of enduring stillness. The story of Vandervoort is etched into the very land, a narrative of logging and small farms that once sustained its inhabitants. The timber industry, in its heyday, brought a certain boisterous energy to the region, the rhythm of saws and the rumble of trucks echoing through the hills. Now, the economy is a quieter affair, centered on a more modest agriculture and the steady hum of local businesses. The deep woods still hold secrets, whispers of past lives and the enduring connection between the people and this rugged, beautiful country. It’s a place where the days unfold at a pace dictated by the sun and the seasons, and the evening light, when it spills across the ridges, has a particular, golden warmth that softens the edges of everything.

About This Vandervoort Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Vandervoort, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.381497, -94.365767. 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 Vandervoort and Polk County.

Detailed location data for Vandervoort includes the ZIP code (71972), telephone area code (870), county seat of Polk County (Mena), and school district assignment (Cossatot River 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 Vandervoort is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.