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Jonesboro Arkansas Map

Explore Jonesboro, 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 Jonesboro, Arkansas

How to Use This Jonesboro, Arkansas Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Jonesboro, 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 Jonesboro.

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	Jonesboro
State	Arkansas (AR)
County	Craighead County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	35.819755
Longitude	-90.679033
Population	78,576
Density	378.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	72401, 72402, 72403, 72404, 72405
Area Code	501
County Seat	Jonesboro
School District	Nettleton School District

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About Jonesboro, Arkansas

Jonesboro is a locality in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of 78,576. The population density is 378.4 people per km². Jonesboro is located at 35.8198°N, 90.6790°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Jonesboro is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 72401, 72402, 72403.

Jonesboro occupies a distinctive position where the flat, fertile expanse of the Mississippi Delta transitions into the elevated, wooded terrain of Crowley’s Ridge. It lies 18.9 miles southwest of Paragould, AR (from Paragould, AR: bearing 218°T), and is situated 7.9 miles west-southwest of Brookland. The landscape surrounding Jonesboro is defined by a subtle interplay of agricultural plains and sheltered slopes, creating a mosaic of heavy, dark soil and thick hardwood forests. While the horizon remains largely open, the distant silhouette of Jimmy Ridge provides a fixed point of orientation to the west. Local waters flow with a quiet persistence, as evidenced by the steady movement of Christian Creek just a mile away, while the still, reflective surface of Big Creek Site 13 Reservoir offers a brief reprieve from the heat of the afternoon sun.

Settlement in Jonesboro began with a small group of pioneers who recognized the potential of the high ground, establishing a foothold that would eventually serve as the administrative center for the region. The early years of Jonesboro were marked by the slow, deliberate task of clearing timber and breaking the dense earth to make way for cultivation. Over time, the settlement evolved from a modest frontier outpost into a durable hub of commerce, its growth fueled by the convergence of wagon roads and, later, the arrival of the railroad. This transition from a rugged wilderness to a structured municipality mirrors the transformation of the surrounding plains into one of the most productive agricultural regions in the country.

Modern Jonesboro functions as a primary economic engine, anchored by a diverse industrial base that includes manufacturing, medical services, and large-scale agricultural processing. The presence of Arkansas State University provides a profound intellectual and social pulse to Jonesboro, influencing everything from local research initiatives to the architectural character of the campus grounds. Infrastructure, including a network of highways and regional transit links, supports the daily movement of goods and people across the landscape. The atmosphere in Jonesboro is one of industrious focus, where the clang of metal in industrial yards often blends with the hum of academic life, creating a rhythm that feels both grounded and forward-looking.

Social life in Jonesboro centers on the robust spirit of the Red Wolves, whose college sports teams command a loyal following that fills the stadiums on crisp autumn Saturdays. Annual festivals celebrate the harvest and local heritage, drawing residents together in public squares and community spaces like Rev. Lewellen Park, where the shade of mature trees offers a cool sanctuary during the summer months. Notable figures, including the novelist John Grisham, have spent formative years here, absorbing the cadence of the region into their work. Whether watching the sun dip behind the trees or navigating the busy corridors of the university, the people of Jonesboro maintain a deep connection to the land and a quiet pride in the steady, persistent growth of their home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Fairview Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 104° E
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 017° N
Bookout Plaza (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 004° N
Arkansas State University Museum (Museum) — 1.5 mi, 358° N
Memorial Arch (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 002° N
Doughboy Statue (Public Artwork) — 1.9 mi, 311° NW
Farm Service Agency Interest Of Ar (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.3 mi, 274° W · 1,326 acres
Lake Frierson State Park (State Park) — 10.6 mi, 348° N
Saint Francis Sunken Lands (State Conservation Area) — 12.9 mi, 079° E
Crowley's Ridge State Park (State Park) — 15.2 mi, 002° N
Benjamin Crowley Monument (Monument) — 15.7 mi, 003° N
Earl Buss/bayou Deview Game Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 17.0 mi, 236° SW
Cache River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 27.2 mi, 239° SW · 148k acres
Johnny Cash Boyhood Home (Attraction) — 28.8 mi, 122° SE
Pentecostal Church (Historic Ruins) — 29.3 mi, 126° SE
John Sappington Marmaduke Memorial Sign (Attraction) — 30.2 mi, 033° NE
Dyess Colony Museum (Museum) — 30.5 mi, 121° SE
Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge.Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 31.5 mi, 076° E · 2,280 acres
Shady Grove Church (Historic Ruins) — 33.7 mi, 087° E
Jones outdoor Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 44.8 mi, 051° NE
Arkansas Flag Plaza (Attraction) — 45.1 mi, 183° S
Hemingway-Pfieffer Museum (Museum) — 47.3 mi, 034° NE
Pfeiffer Museum (Museum) — 47.4 mi, 034° NE
Arkansas Lime Co. No. 2 (Attraction) — 53.9 mi, 266° W
Mark Twain National Forest (National Forest) — 55.5 mi, 347° N · 1.5M acres
Hardy History Museum (Museum) — 56.4 mi, 308° NW
Grind City Amphitheater (Theatre) — 57.3 mi, 141° SE
Sky High Ride & Observation Deck (Viewpoint) — 57.9 mi, 142° SE
Irish Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 65.3 mi, 338° N · 17k acres

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