Greenland Arkansas Map

About Greenland, Arkansas

Greenland is a locality in Washington County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,274. The population density is 126.5 people per km². Greenland is located at 35.9942°N, 94.1752°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72701.

Greenland lies in a gentle cradle of the Ozark foothills, where the land begins its slow, deliberate climb towards steeper slopes. It lies 4.8 miles south-south-west of Fayetteville, AR (from Fayetteville, AR: bearing 192°T), and is situated 5.2 miles south-east of Farmington. Rolling pastures, stitched with the dark green of cedars, stretch out under a sky that often feels vast and luminous. The air here carries the clean scent of damp earth and pine, especially after a rain, and the light at dusk softens the edges of the world, bathing the scattered farmsteads in a warm, honeyed glow. Here, the land is not dramatic in its presentation, but possesses a quiet, enduring beauty, a subtle invitation to slow down and observe the patient unfolding of seasons. This corner of Washington County has long been shaped by the fertile soil and the hardworking hands that have coaxed sustenance from it. The economy of Greenland has historically been tied to agriculture, with cattle ranches and crop farms dotting the landscape, their fields a testament to generations of cultivation. While the pace of life remains unhurried, a steady undercurrent of commerce flows through the crossroads, supporting local businesses and serving the needs of the surrounding rural population. The close-knit character of Greenland is evident in the shared stories and traditions passed down, a quiet continuity that binds its residents to the land and to each other.

About This Greenland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Greenland, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.994247, -94.175205. 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 Greenland and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Greenland includes the ZIP code (72701), telephone area code (479), county seat of Washington County (Fayetteville), and school district assignment (Greenland Public Schools). 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 Greenland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.