West Memphis Arkansas Map

About West Memphis, Arkansas

West Memphis is a locality in Crittenden County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of 23,929. The population density is 312.5 people per km². West Memphis is located at 35.1465°N, 90.1845°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72301.

West Memphis sprawls across the eastern edge of Arkansas, a testament to its position as a gateway across the Mississippi River. It lies 7.7 miles west of Memphis, TN (from Memphis, TN: bearing 268°T), and is situated 4.8 miles south of Marion. The land here is flat, a broad, fertile plain that stretches towards the horizon, broken only by the occasional stand of trees or the glint of distant water. The air often carries a humid weight, thick with the scent of ripening crops and the metallic tang of industry. Even on a clear day, a certain haziness can soften the edges of the landscape, lending a muted, almost painterly quality to the scene. The sky, when it clears, is vast and indifferent, a canvas of blues and grays that can shift with startling speed. The history of West Memphis is indelibly linked to the mighty Mississippi, a ribbon of commerce and a constant, murmuring presence. For generations, this land has been shaped by agriculture, its rich soil yielding cotton and soybeans that have fueled both local livelihoods and broader economies. The railroad and the interstate highway, both vital arteries, converge here, a constant hum of movement that underscores the town's role as a crossroads. Music, too, has found a home in West Memphis, a bluesy echo of the region's deep cultural roots, whispering through the nights like a phantom melody. There's a practical energy to West Memphis, a sense of people working, of goods moving, of a community tied to the rhythm of the land and the ceaseless flow of the river.

About This West Memphis Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of West Memphis, 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 West Memphis and Crittenden County.

Detailed location data for West Memphis includes the ZIP code (72301), telephone area code (225), county seat of Crittenden County (Marion), and school district assignment (West Memphis 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 Memphis is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.