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 115. The population density is 154.2 people per km². Vandervoort is located at 34.3815°N, 94.3658°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Vandervoort is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 71972, 71937.

Vandervoort remains a quiet intersection of timbered ridges and verdant bottomlands, defined by the persistent, shallow flow of Little Hickory Creek as it winds through the landscape. It lies 67.6 miles north-northwest of Texarkana, AR (from Texarkana, AR: bearing 344°T), and is situated 15.9 miles south-southwest of Mena. The earth here is firm and ancient, marked by the presence of the Cross Mountains that rise in the distance to frame the horizon with a jagged, forested silhouette. To the west, the humidity of the afternoon often settles into the low-lying terrain, casting a soft, hazy light that lingers over the canopy of pine and hardwood. A short distance away, the specialized, fragile ecosystem of Fernwood Seep Natural Area preserves a rare, damp stillness that contrasts with the broader, sun-drenched expanse of the surrounding countryside.

Vandervoort evolved through the steady labor of the railway era and the enduring demands of the regional timber industry, which continues to shape the local economy today. While the nearby basin of Dog Hollow and the waters of Gillham Lake provide a sense of scale to the surrounding geography, the identity of Vandervoort is anchored in its modest, industrious pace and the resilience of its residents. The architecture of the older structures reflects a practical, unadorned history, constructed to withstand the humid summers and the occasional heavy rains that swell the local creeks. Life here moves in accordance with the changing seasons, a rhythm dictated by the harvest and the slow, deliberate growth of the surrounding woods rather than the clamor of external commerce.

About This Vandervoort Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Vandervoort, Arkansas. Coordinates: 34.381497, -94.365767. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Vandervoort includes the ZIP code (71972, 71937), telephone area code (870), county seat of Polk County (Mena), and school district assignment (Cossatot River School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.