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Helena-West Helena Arkansas Map

Explore Helena-West Helena, 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 Helena-West Helena, Arkansas

How to Use This Helena-West Helena, Arkansas Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Helena-West Helena, 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 Helena-West Helena.

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	Helena-West Helena
State	Arkansas (AR)
County	Phillips County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	34.531325
Longitude	-90.620057
Population	9,519
Density	280.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	72342, 72390
Area Code	501
County Seat	Helena-West Helena
School District	Helena-West Helena School District

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About Helena-West Helena, Arkansas

Helena-West Helena is a locality in Phillips County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,519. The population density is 280.7 people per km². Helena-West Helena is located at 34.5313°N, 90.6201°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Helena-West Helena is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 72342, 72390.

Helena-West Helena occupies a landscape where the flat, fertile earth of the plains yields to the gentle rise of bluffs overlooking the surrounding expanse. It lies 35.0 miles south-southeast of Forrest City, AR (from Forrest City, AR: bearing 161°T), and is situated 19.4 miles south-southeast of Marianna. Porter Bayou winds its way through the lower elevations, marking the land with a quiet, persistent presence just one mile from the center of town. Visitors often find themselves drawn to the stillness of Brushy Lake, which lies only two miles away, offering a reflective surface that mirrors the shifting Arkansas sky. Beyond the immediate terrain, the distant form of Skidmore Ridge provides a subtle anchor for the horizon, standing seventeen miles off as a reminder of the region’s geological depth. The natural world asserts itself further at Saint Francis National Forest, which waits ten miles away as a dense expanse of hardwood and pine. Within the heart of the grid, Court Square Park serves as a central clearing where the light at dusk often lingers, casting long, amber shadows across the grass.

Helena-West Helena emerged from the confluence of agricultural promise and the necessity of river trade, shaping a local economy long defined by the cultivation of cotton and the rhythms of the harvest. The labor of generations built the foundations of the regional industry, which evolved from simple plantation commerce into a broader network of manufacturing and transportation. Men and women here have spent decades refining the craft of processing timber and crops, fostering a work ethic that remains deeply rooted in the soil. Even as modern demands have shifted the commercial landscape, the legacy of these foundational trades persists in the warehouses and rail lines that still define the perimeter. Prosperity in Helena-West Helena has always been tied to the output of the land, requiring a resilience that mirrors the endurance of the Delta itself. This reliance on the bounty of the fields creates an economy that moves in tandem with the seasons, favoring steady progress over rapid, volatile change.

Cultural character in Helena-West Helena is inseparable from the deep, resonant history of the blues, a sound that emerged from the local humidity and the heavy, humid air of the Delta. The King Biscuit Blues Festival draws listeners from far and wide, filling the streets with a legacy that honors the town’s significant contribution to American music. Notable figures such as the legendary bluesman Robert Lockwood Jr. found a spiritual and creative home here, leaving an indelible mark on the town’s identity. Landmarks like the various historic structures downtown stand as silent witnesses to the eras of boom and transition, their weathered brick facades holding the echoes of past decades. Everyday life unfolds with a deliberate pace, colored by the warmth of neighbors who recognize the weight of their shared heritage. Through the preservation of its musical roots and the maintenance of its historic architecture, Helena-West Helena maintains a distinct sense of self that remains visible to any traveler willing to observe it.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lily Peter Auditorium (Theatre) — 1.0 mi, 008° N
Father Pere Marquette Statue (Public Artwork) — 1.0 mi, 084° E
Battery B (Historic Ruins) — 1.3 mi, 087° E
Eliza Miller Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 110° E
Battery A (Historic Ruins) — 1.6 mi, 074° E
Coolidge (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 062° NE
Ophelia Polk Moore (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 064° NE
Unknown Field (Local Park) — 1.9 mi, 070° E
Dr. Emile Overton Moore (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 061° NE
St. Francis National Forest (National Forest) — 2.6 mi, 001° N · 21k acres
Turkey Ridge Research Natural Area (Research Natural Area) — 4.5 mi, 356° N
Crowley'S Ridge Fee (Conservation Area) — 6.3 mi, 337° NW
Stumpy Point Purchase Unit (National Forest) — 6.4 mi, 006° N · 1,519 acres
Wayside Park (State Park) — 18.0 mi, 273° W
Farm Service Agency Interest Of Ms (National Wildlife Refuge) — 22.8 mi, 102° E · 20k acres
Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 23.9 mi, 244° SW · 314k acres
Big Creek Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 25.5 mi, 303° NW
St. Charles Museum (Museum) — 31.3 mi, 250° W
Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge.Proposed Wilderness Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 38.9 mi, 221° SW · 945 acres
Village Creek State Park (State Park) — 41.1 mi, 353° N
Arkansas Flag Plaza (Attraction) — 44.4 mi, 353° N
Elvis: The Entertainer Career Museum (Attraction) — 48.9 mi, 043° NE
Private Presley (Attraction) — 48.9 mi, 043° NE
Elvis Automobile Museum (Museum) — 48.9 mi, 043° NE
Lisa Marie Jet (Attraction) — 49.1 mi, 043° NE
Graceland Mansion (Museum) — 49.1 mi, 043° NE
Charlie Capps WMA (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 50.0 mi, 203° SW
Memphis Flyway (Viewpoint) — 52.0 mi, 037° NE
Stax Museum (Museum) — 52.4 mi, 039° NE
Halloran Centre Theater (Theatre) — 52.8 mi, 037° NE

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