Ward Arkansas Map

About Ward, Arkansas

Ward is a locality in Lonoke County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,573. The population density is 543.1 people per km². Ward is located at 35.0304°N, 91.9504°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72007.

Ward unfolds across a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate work of water and time, a place where the flatlands of Lonoke County stretch out under a vast Arkansas sky. It lies 5.4 miles north-east of Cabot, AR (from Cabot, AR: bearing 44°T), and is situated 4.9 miles south-west of Beebe. Here, the air carries the humid sweetness of growing things, a scent that clings to the broad, open fields and the scattered stands of oak and pine. The terrain, a gentle, barely perceptible rise and fall, is a canvas for agriculture, with drainage ditches tracing silver lines across the earth, channeling the sky’s generosity towards the distant waterways. The character of Ward is one of quiet resilience, a grounded presence that absorbs the sun and the rain with equal measure, its days marked by the steady rhythm of the seasons. The history of Ward is intrinsically tied to the fertile soil and the abundance it yields, a legacy that continues to define its local economy. Primarily an agricultural hub, the land around Ward has long been cultivated for rice and soybeans, crops that thrive in this alluvial plain and form the backbone of its prosperity. This connection to the land is palpable, a living tradition passed down through generations, where the cycle of planting and harvest dictates the pulse of life. While not a place of grand monuments, Ward possesses a distinctive charm in its unpretentious architecture and the friendly, open faces of its residents, a community that draws strength from its shared roots and the enduring promise of the harvest.

About This Ward Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ward, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.030365, -91.950421. 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 Ward and Lonoke County.

Detailed location data for Ward includes the ZIP code (72209), telephone area code (501, 870), county seat of Lonoke County (Lonoke), and school district assignment (Cabot Public Schools). 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 Ward is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.