West Fork Arkansas Map

About West Fork, Arkansas

West Fork is a locality in Washington County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,095. The population density is 323.4 people per km². West Fork is located at 35.9242°N, 94.1885°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72774.

West Fork winds through a landscape sculpted by the persistent kiss of Ozark foothills. It lies 9.7 miles south of Fayetteville, AR (from Fayetteville, AR: bearing 190°T), and is situated 8.8 miles south-south-east of Farmington. Rolling terrain, cloaked in a verdant tapestry of oak, hickory, and pine, cradles the valley floor where the namesake creek meanders, its waters reflecting the ever-changing sky in a symphony of blues and grays. The air, especially in the hushed hours of dawn, carries the earthy scent of damp soil and decaying leaves, a perfume of the wild that clings to the very stones of the old bridges. Here, the land itself seems to breathe, a slow, deliberate exhalation that dictates the gentle pace of life in West Fork. The history of West Fork is as layered as the sediment of its creek beds, a story of hardy settlers drawn by the fertile land and the promise of a life lived close to nature. Its economy, historically rooted in agriculture, particularly cattle ranching and timber, still echoes with the clang of farm equipment and the scent of sawmills, though a growing number of residents commute to larger neighboring cities, bringing a quiet influx of new energy. The annual county fair remains a vibrant testament to enduring traditions, a gathering where generations reconnect under the wide Arkansas sky, sharing stories and the simple pleasures of community.

About This West Fork Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of West Fork, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.924248, -94.188539. 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 West Fork and Washington County.

Detailed location data for West Fork includes the ZIP code (72774), telephone area code (479), county seat of Washington County (Fayetteville), and school district assignment (West Fork 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 West Fork is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.