Wilson Arkansas Map
Wilson, Pope County
Wilson, Arkansas — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Wilson, Pope County.
Interactive Map of Wilson, Arkansas
| City | Wilson |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Pope |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 35.210362 |
| Longitude | -92.929614 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Wilson, Arkansas
Wilson is a locality in Pope County, Arkansas, United States. Wilson is located at 35.2104°N, 92.9296°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72395.0.
Wilson lies in the Arkansas Delta, a region where the land stretches flat and fertile under an immense sky. It lies 12.4 miles east-south-east of Russellville, AR (from Russellville, AR: bearing 112°T), and is situated 7.2 miles east-south-east of Pottsville. Here, the earth is a deep, rich loam, a testament to generations of cultivation, and the air hums with the persistent drone of cicadas in the summer heat. Fields of cotton and rice, vast emerald and gold carpets, unfurl to the horizon, broken only by stands of stately oak and pecan trees that offer a cool, dappled shade. The gentle incline of the land, barely perceptible, guides the slow, meandering flow of unseen waterways, remnants of a wetter, wilder past. Evenings here often bring a peculiar, luminous quality to the light, a soft, golden haze that seems to settle over the landscape, muting the edges of the world. The history of Wilson is deeply entwined with the agricultural boom of the early 20th century, a period that saw the rise of large-scale farming operations transforming the alluvial plain into a breadbasket. The distinctive architecture of the Wilson community, with its well-preserved homes and meticulously planned layout, reflects this era of prosperity and thoughtful development. The local economy, still anchored by agriculture, thrives on the cultivation of rice, soybeans, and cotton, a legacy passed down through families who have worked this land for decades. A notable landmark is the historic Wilson Theater, a beautifully restored Art Deco gem that serves as a cultural hub, a place where stories, both old and new, are still shared. The quiet pace of life in Wilson allows for a deep connection to the land and its enduring traditions.
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About This Wilson Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Wilson, 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 Wilson and Pope County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Wilson is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Wilson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
