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Little Rock Arkansas Map

Explore Little Rock, 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 Little Rock, Arkansas

How to Use This Little Rock, Arkansas Map

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

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	Little Rock
State	Arkansas (AR)
County	Pulaski County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	34.72398
Longitude	-92.357609
Population	202,591
Density	651.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	72201, 72211, 72260, 72202, 72203
Area Code	501
County Seat	Little Rock
School District	Little Rock School District

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About Little Rock, Arkansas

Little Rock is a locality in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States. With a population of 202,591, Little Rock is a major urban centre in Arkansas. The population density is 651.6 people per km². Little Rock is located at 34.7240°N, 92.3576°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Little Rock is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 72201, 72211, 72260.

Little Rock occupies a central space where the flat expanses of the plains yield to the thickening timber of the interior highlands. It lies 2.0 miles southwest of North Little Rock, AR (from North Little Rock, AR: bearing 219°T), and is situated 6.0 miles southwest of Sherwood. The Arkansas River cuts a purposeful path through this terrain, its slow, heavy current defining the northern edge of the urban landscape. To the southeast, the rugged silhouette of Granite Mountain rises against the sky, grounding the horizon in ancient, weathered stone. Near the center of the sprawl, Echo Valley offers a subtle depression in the topography, while the quiet waters of Big Dickinson Lake provide a reflective stillness against the surrounding woods. Sunlight here often takes on a thick, honeyed quality in the late afternoon, casting long shadows across the red clay soil and the dense canopy of pine and hardwood that defines the regional character.

French explorers first identified the petite roche, or little rock, that gave Little Rock its name, marking it as a distinct point of transit along the river. Settlement progressed as the site emerged as a vital hub for river traffic and westward expansion, eventually solidifying its role as the administrative center of the region. Through the decades, the character of Little Rock solidified into a blend of frontier resilience and Southern institutional gravity. The architecture of the older districts retains a quiet dignity, telling stories of a place that grew steadily, shaped by the confluence of trade and the slow, deliberate pace of the river's bend.

Economic life in Little Rock is anchored by a diverse mix of government, healthcare, and financial services that keep the machinery of the region turning. Educational institutions like the University of Arkansas at Little Rock serve as primary engines for local intellectual and professional development, drawing students into the labor force and fostering innovation. Infrastructure radiates outward from the urban core, connecting the residential neighborhoods to a network of commerce and logistics that relies heavily on the accessibility of the river. The daily rhythm of Little Rock is defined by this industrious pulse, where the sound of traffic and the hum of business harmonize with the persistent, quiet presence of the natural environment.

Cultural life in Little Rock finds expression in the vibrant history preserved within Ninth Street, a place that serves as a focal point for reflection and community gathering. Residents often gather for major annual festivals that celebrate the local heritage, while the passion for college sports creates a common language among the citizenry. Landmarks such as the Old State House stand as quiet observers of the passage of time, their brick facades holding the weight of memory. Famous individuals, including figures like Bill Clinton, have carried the influence of the region onto the national stage, yet the true spirit of Little Rock remains rooted in its own distinct blend of hardwood forests, the steady movement of the river, and the enduring, soft-spoken nature of its people.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Little Rock Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 1.2 mi, 162° S
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site (Historic Site) — 3.1 mi, 067° NE
Arkansas Arts Center (Art / Cultural Centre) — 3.3 mi, 078° E
Little Rock Catholic Diocese Cathedral (Cathedral / Church) — 3.9 mi, 072° E
Union Station (Landmark) — 3.9 mi, 073° E
MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History (Museum) — 4.1 mi, 071° E
Old Post Office (Landmark) — 4.1 mi, 070° E
Museum of Discovery (Museum) — 4.2 mi, 071° E
The Bernice Garden (Attraction) — 4.2 mi, 084° E
Old State House Museum (Historic Site) — 4.3 mi, 069° E
William J. Clinton Presidential Center (Museum) — 4.3 mi, 071° E
Riverfront Park (Attraction) — 4.5 mi, 071° E
Arkansas State Capitol Building (Landmark) — 4.6 mi, 066° NE
Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 4.6 mi, 071° E
Pinnacle Mountain State Park (Nature Reserve) — 7.2 mi, 286° W
Boyle (Local Park) — locality lies within
All Together (Public Artwork) — 0.2 mi, 014° N
First Tee Golf (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 143° SE
Western Hills (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 175° S
Hindman Golf (Local Recreation) — 1.7 mi, 198° S
The Loony Bin Comedy Club (Theatre) — 3.4 mi, 329° NW
Cantrell Gallery (Gallery) — 3.7 mi, 352° N
Fallen Fire Fights of Arkansas (Monument) — 4.1 mi, 068° E
Granite Mountain Boulder (Monument) — 4.1 mi, 068° E
Ten Commandments (Monument) — 4.1 mi, 068° E
Arkansas River Pool 6 (Recreation Area) — 4.4 mi, 008° N
Arkansas River Pool 7 (Recreation Area) — 4.6 mi, 359° N
Fellowship Hall Sound (Gallery) — 5.0 mi, 072° E
MacArthur Visits City Park (Attraction) — 5.3 mi, 080° E
M2Gallery (Gallery) — 5.4 mi, 332° NW

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