Yellville Arkansas Map

About Yellville, Arkansas

Yellville is a locality in Marion County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,223. The population density is 192.7 people per km². Yellville is located at 36.2262°N, 92.6849°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72687.

Yellville rests in a hollow carved by ancient waters, where the Buffalo River, a ribbon of shimmering jade, winds its way through the Ozark foothills. It lies 70.2 miles north-north-east of Russellville, AR (from Russellville, AR: bearing 21°T), and is situated 6.1 miles south-west of Flippin. The air here carries the clean scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the surrounding wilderness that spills over into the very edges of town. Rolling hills, cloaked in a verdant tapestry of oak, hickory, and cedar, rise and fall like sleeping giants, their slopes often veiled in a soft, hazy light, particularly in the late afternoon. The houses of Yellville, many with porches that invite lingering, seem to hunker down against the vastness of the landscape, their colors muted against the vibrant greens and browns of the season. The history of Yellville is as rugged and enduring as the hills that embrace it. Once a vital hub for timber and agriculture, its economy still finds its roots in the bounty of the land, with cattle ranching and the cultivation of crops like corn and hay shaping the rhythm of daily life. The Buffalo National River, a jewel of the Ozarks, draws visitors from afar, its clear waters offering unparalleled opportunities for floating, fishing, and exploring its hidden caves and bluffs. While the echoes of its past as a bustling trading post can still be felt in the quiet hum of the town, Yellville retains a distinct character, a place where the unhurried pace of country living is a gentle, persistent melody. The annual Turkey Trot festival, a tradition that has brought smiles and laughter for decades, is a testament to the enduring spirit and community pride that defines Yellville.

About This Yellville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Yellville, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.226182, -92.684888. 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 Yellville and Marion County.

Detailed location data for Yellville includes the ZIP code (72687), telephone area code (479), county seat of Marion County (Yellville), and school district assignment (Yellville-Summit 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 Yellville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.