- Elevation
- 178 m
- Tallest summit within 17.4 miles
- High Peak553 m · 10.4 mi
- Nearest byway
- Arkansas Scenic 7 Byway21.9 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:31local time
- Coordinates
- 34.5731, -93.4691
Tompkins Bend Public Use Area is a park in Arkansas, at a recorded 178 m. High Peak stands 553 m to the southwest, 10 miles off. The nearest named place is Joplin Public Use Area, a park 1.6 miles away. Arkansas Scenic 7 Byway passes 22 miles off.
- Elevation
- 178 m
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 17.4 miles of Tompkins Bend Public Use Area. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Peak | SW 228° | 553 m | 10.4 mi |
| Powell Mountain | NNE 27° | 547 m | 15.2 mi |
| Wheeler Mountain | WSW 238° | 522 m | 10.4 mi |
| Pilot Knob | NE 49° | 511 m | 15.0 mi |
| Skaggs Mountain | NW 323° | 505 m | 15.0 mi |
| Brantley Mountain | NNW 327° | 504 m | 14.5 mi |
| Bear Mountain | SW 235° | 503 m | 10.7 mi |
| Owens Mountain | NW 324° | 497 m | 10.6 mi |
- 21.9 mi off the Arkansas Scenic 7 Byway
Overlooks nearby
- Goat Rock Viewpoint · 25 mi
- Short Mountain Vista · 26 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Logan Gap Mountain: 5.9 mi
- Horseshoe Mountain: 6.4 mi
- Fork Mountain: 7.1 mi
- Gobblers Knob: 7.6 mi
- Wolf Mountain: 7.7 mi
Parks: 51
- Joplin Public Use Area: 1.6 mi
- Denby Point Public Use Area: 2.0 mi
- Twin Creek Use Area: 2.8 mi
- Big Fir Public Use Area: 4.1 mi
- Little Fir Public Use Area: 4.1 mi
Museums: 5
- Heritage House Museum: 10.1 mi
- Wegner Crystal Mines: 10.6 mi
- Mid-America Science Museum: 20.5 mi
- The Galaxy Connection: 23.8 mi
- Gangster Museum: 24.0 mi
Springs: 3
- West Spring: 9.7 mi
- Chalybeate Spring: 11.3 mi
- Rock Spring: 20.9 mi
Waterfalls: 2
- Ariel Falls: 11.8 mi
- Blocker Creek Cascade: 18.3 mi
Historic sites: 2
- Caddo Indian Memorial: 14.6 mi
- Hot Springs Confederate Monument: 24.0 mi
Rest areas: 1
- Glenwood Rest Area: 16.5 mi
Cliffs: 1
- Lackey Bluff: 20.4 mi
Picnic sites: 1
- Big Brushy Recreation Site: 21.0 mi
Natural arches: 1
- Natural Bridge: 22.0 mi
Attractions: 1
- Tiny Town: 23.5 mi
Hot springs: 1
- Thermal Water Jug Fountain: 24.3 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:18 | 18:53 | 19:26 |
| June solstice | 06:02 | 19:53 | 20:31 |
| September equinox | 07:03 | 18:39 | 19:12 |
| December solstice | 07:18 | 16:29 | 17:08 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 42 | 46 | 53 | 62 | 69 | 77 | 81 | 80 | 73 | 62 | 52 | 44 |
| Precip in | 3.8 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 6.2 | 5.4 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 5.3 | 4.8 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — MT IDA, 7 mi away.
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