El Dorado Arkansas Map
Explore El Dorado, 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 El Dorado, Arkansas
How to Use This El Dorado, Arkansas Map
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for El Dorado, 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 El Dorado.
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 | El Dorado |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Union County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 33.218982 |
| Longitude | -92.664071 |
| Population | 17,756 |
| Density | 423.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 71730, 71731 |
| Area Code | 870 |
| County Seat | El Dorado |
| School District | El Dorado School District |
About El Dorado, Arkansas
El Dorado is a locality in Union County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of 17,756. The population density is 423.2 people per km². El Dorado is located at 33.2190°N, 92.6641°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. El Dorado is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 71730, 71731.El Dorado emerges from the dense, pine-shadowed landscape of southern Arkansas as a place where the light filters through tall timber in long, amber needles. It lies 27.8 miles south-southeast of Camden, AR (from Camden, AR: bearing 160°T), and is situated 11.4 miles south-southeast of Smackover. The surrounding terrain consists of quiet, pine-forested plains and gentle slopes that soften the edges of the horizon. To the north, the Pigeon Hills rise as a distant, hazy silhouette against the sky, marking the boundary of the local vista. Water moves with a deliberate, slow grace through the region, particularly where Bayou de Loutre carves its path through the earth just two miles from the center. Residents often seek the stillness of the outdoors at Mitchell Park, where the afternoon heat settles into the grass and the air holds the scent of damp soil and ancient needles.
El Dorado grew from the earth’s own hidden wealth, transforming from a modest settlement into a hub defined by the rhythm of the oil industry. The discovery of petroleum in the early twentieth century fundamentally altered the trajectory of the local economy, drawing workers and industry to the quiet woods. This legacy of extraction and production remains a cornerstone of the regional identity, shaping the way the streets are laid out and how the local commerce functions. Beyond the industrial sector, the land supports a steady pace of life that values the tangible results of labor and the continuity of generations. On the outskirts, the calm waters of Calion Lake provide a quiet mirror for the sky, serving as a reminder of the natural world that persists alongside the machinery of industry.
El Dorado maintains a distinct cultural character defined by a slow, thoughtful cadence and a deep appreciation for the arts. The restored architecture of the downtown square serves as a landmark of civic pride, anchoring the community in a space where the past remains visible in the brickwork and glass. Notable figures like the singer Glen Campbell once walked these streets, carrying with them the quiet influence of the regional atmosphere. During local festivals, the sidewalks fill with the sounds of conversation and the faint, persistent thrum of life that defines the area. Whether attending an event at a public venue or watching the dusk settle over the rooftops, the people of El Dorado exist in a state of quiet, sturdy resilience. The town remains a place where the individual finds room to breathe, framed by the woods and the slow, steady movement of the seasons.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- El Dorado Confederate Monument (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 177° S
- Mosby Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 092° E
- Lions Club Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 031° NE
- Wayside Park (State Park) — 8.8 mi, 266° W
- Bayou D'loutre (State Conservation Area) — 16.1 mi, 152° SE
- Division Of State Lands (State Resource Management Area) — 18.1 mi, 214° SW
- Kisatchie National Forest (National Forest) — 18.7 mi, 200° S · 607k acres
- Moro Bay State Park (State Park) — 19.0 mi, 072° E
- Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 19.3 mi, 090° E · 147k acres
- Corney Bayou (State Conservation Area) — 19.4 mi, 213° SW
- Camden Confederate Monument (Monument) — 27.0 mi, 339° N
- McCollum-Chidester House Museum (Museum) — 27.3 mi, 338° N
- Upper Ouachita National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 32.3 mi, 122° SE · 109k acres
- Lincoln Parish Museum (Museum) — 47.3 mi, 178° S
- Sarah and A.L. Williams Champions Plaza (Public Artwork) — 47.4 mi, 179° S
- Gilbert Center (Arts Centre) — 47.6 mi, 178° S
- Howard Auditorium (Theatre) — 47.8 mi, 179° S
- Steam Engine (Monument) — 47.8 mi, 179° S
- University of Arkansas at Monticello Fine Arts Center (Theatre) — 55.5 mi, 062° NE
- Hoo-Hoo International Office & Hoo-Hoo Museum (Museum) — 55.9 mi, 330° NW
- Gurdon Light (Attraction) — 58.7 mi, 330° NW
- Mascur Museum (Museum) — 59.7 mi, 147° SE
- Arkadelphia Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 66.1 mi, 340° N
- Rosemary Adams Art Gallery (Gallery) — 66.4 mi, 341° N
- Vining Arena (Stadium) — 66.7 mi, 341° N
- Hay Ride (Attraction) — 75.9 mi, 242° SW
- Chez Fur Fiber Farm (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 77.4 mi, 354° N
- Mardi Gras Museum (Museum) — 77.7 mi, 232° SW
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About This El Dorado Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of El Dorado, Arkansas. Coordinates: 33.218982, -92.664071. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for El Dorado includes the ZIP code (71730, 71731), telephone area code (870), county seat of Union County (El Dorado), and school district assignment (El Dorado School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
