El Dorado Arkansas Map

About El Dorado, Arkansas

El Dorado is a locality in Union County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of 17,115. The population density is 414.2 people per km². El Dorado is located at 33.2076°N, 92.6663°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71730.

El Dorado, Arkansas, unfurls across a landscape of rolling pine hills, their verdant crowns softened by the humid air that often hangs like a gentle veil. It lies 57.8 miles north-north-west of Monroe, LA (from Monroe, LA: bearing 327°T), and is situated 7.5 miles south of Norphlet. The terrain here is a study in subtle undulation, a gentle rise and fall that speaks of ancient waterways and the patient sculpting of the earth by rain and time. Stands of loblolly pine, their straight trunks reaching for the sky, dominate the surrounding countryside, interspersed with the darker, broader leaves of oak and hickory, creating a textured, ever-changing mosaic under the broad sweep of the southern sky. The air itself carries the sweet, resinous scent of pine needles warmed by the sun, a constant reminder of the natural bounty that defines this corner of Union County. The story of El Dorado is inextricably tied to the discovery of its rich oilfields in the early 20th century, a boom that transformed this quiet agricultural settlement into a bustling hub of commerce and ambition. For decades, the black gold pumped from beneath the soil fueled the local economy, drawing a diverse population and imbuing the town with a spirit of rugged enterprise. While the intensity of the oil boom has subsided, its legacy remains, evident in the enduring architecture and the ingrained resilience of its people. Today, El Dorado continues to draw sustenance from its fertile surroundings, with agriculture, particularly timber and farming, still playing a significant role, while efforts are underway to revitalize its historic downtown, preserving the echoes of its prosperous past and forging a new future.

About This El Dorado Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of El Dorado, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.20763, -92.666267. 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 El Dorado and Union County.

Detailed location data for El Dorado includes the ZIP code (71730), telephone area code (870), county seat of Union County (El Dorado), and school district assignment (El Dorado 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 El Dorado is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.