Zinc, AR

united states

This tiny Arkansas community of 45 people sits along scenic Highway 7 in the Ozark Mountains, about 15 miles north of Harrison. Most visitors arrive via Highway 7, which connects to major routes like US 65 from Little Rock. The town serves as a quiet gateway to the Buffalo National River area. Zinc gets its name from historic mining operations, and you can still find old mining equipment scattered in the surrounding forests.