Jacksonville Arkansas Map
Explore Jacksonville, Arkansas, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Jacksonville, Arkansas
| City | Jacksonville |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Pulaski County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 34.880512 |
| Longitude | -92.13059 |
| Population | 29,477 |
| Density | 397.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 72076, 72078, 72099 |
| Area Code | 870 |
| County Seat | Little Rock |
| School District | Jacksonville North Pulaski School District |
About Jacksonville, Arkansas
Jacksonville is a locality in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of 29,477. The population density is 397.3 people per km². Jacksonville is located at 34.8805°N, 92.1306°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Jacksonville is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 72076, 72078, 72099.Jacksonville occupies a flat expanse of the Arkansas landscape, defined by the quiet persistence of its inland terrain. It lies 7.4 miles east-northeast of Sherwood, AR (from Sherwood, AR: bearing 61°T), and is situated 9.2 miles southwest of Cabot. The nearby Rocky Branch cuts a subtle path through the earth, marking the land just a mile from the center of Jacksonville. To the east, the deep, fertile expanse of Holland Bottoms offers a low-lying basin where the humidity gathers in the morning light. Transvaal Lake sits quietly within a mile, reflecting the wide, open sky that characterizes this central region. On clear days, the distant silhouette of Erving Ridge rises against the western horizon, providing a permanent, shadowed boundary to the view.
Jacksonville grew from the steady rhythm of agricultural expansion and the eventual arrival of the railroad, which stitched the local economy into the broader pulse of the state. The presence of the Little Rock Air Force Base has long served as a primary industrial anchor, shaping the technical focus and employment landscape of the area. Local businesses and manufacturing ventures have flourished in the wake of this military connection, fostering a specialized workforce that values precision and stability. The soil here, heavy and rich, once supported vast fields that defined the regional character before suburban growth took hold. Today, the economy remains a blend of service-oriented commerce and the enduring influence of the aerospace and defense sectors.
Jacksonville maintains a cultural identity rooted in a grounded, unassuming outlook where neighborly connection defines the social pace. Galloway Park serves as a central gathering space, providing a green refuge for residents to walk under the shifting canopy of oaks and pines. The town honors its heritage through local festivals that bring families together under the heavy, humid heat of mid-summer evenings. While the landscape lacks the dramatic verticality of the distant Erving Ridge, the quiet beauty of the woods and the slow flow of Rocky Branch offer a restorative stillness. Notable figures like the musician Levon Helm, who was born in the nearby region, reflect the deep musical and cultural currents that run through this corner of the state.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Rail Car (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 109° E
- Paradise Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 294° NW
- High Flight Memorial (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 353° N
- Herk Hall (Theatre) — 1.1 mi, 328° NW
- Global War on Terrorism Memorial (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 343° N
- Dupree Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 179° S
- Wayne B. Tucker (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 304° NW
- Holland Bottoms (State Conservation Area) — 2.9 mi, 052° NE
- Holland Bottoms Willow Oak Forest Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 3.6 mi, 075° E
- Bayou Meto Art Drain (Public Artwork) — 7.5 mi, 235° SW
- Big Blue (Public Artwork) — 9.9 mi, 235° SW
- Arkansas River Pool 6 (Recreation Area) — 10.4 mi, 189° S
- Birdies Cabaret and Lounge (Theatre) — 11.6 mi, 222° SW
- The Little Rock (Attraction) — 11.9 mi, 220° SW
- Fellowship Hall Sound (Gallery) — 12.3 mi, 221° SW
- MacArthur Visits City Park (Attraction) — 12.5 mi, 218° SW
- Arkansas River Pool 7 (Recreation Area) — 13.9 mi, 247° SW
- Cantrell Gallery (Gallery) — 15.2 mi, 242° SW
- Bell Slough State Wildlife Management Area (Nature Reserve) — 16.0 mi, 288° W
- Toltec Mounds Archeological State Park (State Park) — 16.3 mi, 167° S
- M2Gallery (Gallery) — 16.5 mi, 249° W
- The Loony Bin Comedy Club (Theatre) — 16.6 mi, 242° SW
- Pinnacle Mountain State Park (State Park) — 18.0 mi, 262° W
- Dickson Overlook (Viewpoint) — 18.4 mi, 262° W
- Century Flyer (Attraction) — 22.8 mi, 312° NW
- John McConnell Stadium (Stadium) — 23.7 mi, 309° NW
- Ouachita National Forest (National Forest) — 35.5 mi, 267° W · 1.8M acres
- Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 37.2 mi, 051° NE · 31k acres
- Cache River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 37.7 mi, 093° E · 148k acres
- Ozark National Forest (National Forest) — 51.1 mi, 320° NW · 1.1M acres
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About This Jacksonville Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jacksonville, Arkansas. Coordinates: 34.880512, -92.13059. 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 Jacksonville includes the ZIP code (72076, 72078, 72099), telephone area code (870), county seat of Pulaski County (Little Rock), and school district assignment (Jacksonville North Pulaski School District).
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 | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
