Viola Arkansas Map

About Viola, Arkansas

Viola is a locality in Fulton County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 384. The population density is 82.8 people per km². Viola is located at 36.3967°N, 91.9827°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72583.

Viola rests in the Ozark foothills, where the land begins its gentle, rolling descent toward the broader plains. It lies 81.0 miles west-north-west of Jonesboro, AR (from Jonesboro, AR: bearing 299°T), and is situated 16.8 miles north-west of Horseshoe Bend. The air here carries the scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the surrounding forests that press in, their dense green canopies softening the sharp edges of the horizon. Fields of sorghum and corn, cut into irregular shapes by the contours of the terrain, stretch out like patchwork quilts, their colors shifting with the season. The roads, often unpaved and winding, follow the natural lines of the landscape, leading past weathered barns and scattered farmsteads, each a solitary statement against the immense quiet of the countryside. At dusk, the light takes on a honeyed quality, painting the western sky in hues of rose and lavender, a silent spectacle that washes over the land. The history of Viola is tied to the rich timber and agricultural potential of this region, where early settlers found fertile ground and abundant natural resources. For generations, the economy has been sustained by the land, from logging operations that once dotted the hillsides to the small family farms still tilling the soil. The Fulton County soil, a deep, loamy red, has been the bedrock of this place, producing crops that have fed families and supported local commerce. While the allure of larger cities has drawn some away, a core of resilience and tradition remains, evident in the friendly nods exchanged on the infrequent thoroughfares and the quiet pride in a well-kept property. The rhythm of life in Viola is measured not by the ticking of clocks, but by the turning of seasons and the enduring connection to this particular stretch of Arkansas earth.

About This Viola Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Viola, 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 Viola and Fulton County.

Detailed location data for Viola includes the ZIP code (72583), telephone area code (225), county seat of Fulton County (Salem), and school district assignment (Viola 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 Viola is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.