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Barling Arkansas Map

Explore Barling, Arkansas, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Barling, Arkansas

How to Use This Barling, Arkansas Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Barling, Arkansas. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Arkansas or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Barling.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Barling
State	Arkansas (AR)
County	Sebastian County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	35.331286
Longitude	-94.275195
Population	4,782
Density	179.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	72923
Area Code	479
County Seat	Fort Smith
School District	Fort Smith Public Schools

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About Barling, Arkansas

Barling is a locality in Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,782. The population density is 179.8 people per km². Barling is located at 35.3313°N, 94.2752°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Barling is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 72923.

Barling occupies a quiet expanse of land where the horizon is defined by the steady, muted presence of Spredding Ridge. It lies 6.9 miles southeast of Fort Smith, AR (from Fort Smith, AR: bearing 127°T), and is situated 8.1 miles south-southeast of Van Buren.

The immediate terrain surrounding Barling consists of gentle, undulating plains that shift in color from the deep, dusty green of summer grasses to the pale gold of autumn. At the edge of the landscape, the waters of McMahan Lake hold the reflection of the sky with a mirror-like stillness that seems to slow the passage of the afternoon. A short distance away, Little Vache Grasse Creek winds its way through the earth, cutting a narrow, rhythmic path that sustains the local greenery. Residents often find a moment of respite within the quiet boundaries of Unknown Park, a space that serves as a communal anchor amidst the surrounding fields. The air here carries the faint, clean scent of dry soil and woodland, a reminder of the vast, landlocked interior that stretches out in every direction.

History in Barling reflects a measured, industrious spirit rooted in the practical realities of the Arkansas interior. The local economy grew from a reliance on the land, transitioning over time into a landscape of small-scale manufacturing and service-oriented businesses that support the regional population. Workers here maintain a steady pace, contributing to industries that favor reliability and technical precision over the volatility of larger markets. The architecture of the commercial corridors tells a story of functional growth, where buildings are designed to withstand the heat of the summers and the brisk, sharp bite of the winter winds. Each day, the movement of traffic and commerce suggests a community that values its independence and the quiet persistence of its own progress.

Cultural life in Barling is defined by a sense of neighborly familiarity and an appreciation for the simple, unadorned beauty of the regional landscape. The social calendar is punctuated by local gatherings that bring residents together to share in the harvest or celebrate the changing of the seasons. While many residents enjoy the expansive outdoors, those seeking a longer trek often venture toward the River Trail to experience the regional topography in greater detail. The character of the people remains grounded in a tradition of hospitality, reflecting a vernacular that is as soft and deliberate as the slow drift of clouds over the distant Bear Hollow. Life proceeds with a consistency that allows for deep reflection, letting the genuine details of the day—the specific slant of light on a tin roof or the rustle of leaves—take precedence over the noise of the outside world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

J.P. Hammerschmidt Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 0.6 mi, 338° N
Ozark Lake (Recreation Area) — 0.8 mi, 354° N
Springhill Park (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 306° NW
Unknown Park (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 255° W
The Flower Tower (Public Artwork) — 3.4 mi, 249° W
World's Largest Christmas Pickle (Attraction) — 3.5 mi, 249° W
West Arkansas Regional Park (Local Park) — 4.0 mi, 263° W
Ben Geren Regional Park (Local Park) — 4.0 mi, 263° W
Crawford County Art Center (Arts Centre) — 8.3 mi, 332° NW
Coal Miner's Memorial (Monument) — 8.3 mi, 171° S
Van Buren Confederate Monument (Monument) — 8.4 mi, 327° NW
Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 8.5 mi, 330° NW
Arts on Main (Gallery) — 8.5 mi, 328° NW
Barracks-Courthouse-Jail (Attraction) — 9.6 mi, 294° NW
Visitor Center (Attraction) — 9.6 mi, 294° NW
Cistern (Attraction) — 9.6 mi, 294° NW
Park Stage (Stadium) — 12.8 mi, 219° SW
Spiro Mounds (Historic Ruins) — 16.5 mi, 265° W
Ozark National Forest (National Forest) — 17.8 mi, 355° N · 1.1M acres
Ouachita National Forest (National Forest) — 22.1 mi, 172° S · 1.8M acres
Poteau Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 22.3 mi, 180° S · 11k acres
Mulberry River, Arkansas Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 23.2 mi, 040° NE · 5,579 acres
Sequoyah's Cabin (Museum) — 24.7 mi, 301° NW
Ozark Plateau National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 28.7 mi, 319° NW · 8,813 acres
Vista Point Overlook (Viewpoint) — 29.4 mi, 003° N
CCC Fireplace (Historic Ruins) — 30.9 mi, 002° N
Ragsdale Arena (Stadium) — 31.2 mi, 160° S
Dry Creek Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 33.2 mi, 126° SE · 6,301 acres
WPA Amphitheater (Theatre) — 37.1 mi, 107° E
QWSP Amphitheater (Theatre) — 44.9 mi, 187° S

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