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Monticello Arkansas Map

Explore Monticello, 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 Monticello, Arkansas

How to Use This Monticello, Arkansas Map

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

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

Latitude	33.628997
Longitude	-91.790964
Population	8,442
Density	299.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	71655, 71656, 71657
Area Code	870
County Seat	Monticello
School District	Monticello School District

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About Monticello, Arkansas

Monticello is a locality in Drew County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,442. The population density is 299.3 people per km². Monticello is located at 33.6290°N, 91.7910°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Monticello is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 71655, 71656, 71657.

Monticello reveals itself across a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of Godfrey Creek, which traces a path through the land with a steady, unassuming purpose. It lies 43.2 miles south-southeast of Pine Bluff, AR (from Pine Bluff, AR: bearing 164°T), and is situated 15.8 miles east of Warren. The air here holds the heavy, golden warmth of a long afternoon, settling over fields that stretch toward the distant silhouette of Gravel Ridge on the horizon. Monticello benefits from the proximity of Dura Craft Lake, a mirror for the sky that sits just two miles away in the quiet basin. The terrain rises and falls in subtle, rhythmic swells, covered in the dense, verdant patterns of pine and hardwood forests. At the center of the grid, Monticello Square serves as a focal point where the light catches the leaves of native trees during the slow transition into dusk.

Industry in Monticello has long been anchored by the timber trade, a legacy carved from the surrounding woods that continue to provide both raw material and economic stability. Local commerce thrives on the steady output of wood products, alongside agricultural ventures that capitalize on the fertile earth of the region. Education functions as a vital pillar of the local economy, drawing students and researchers who contribute to the ongoing development of the area. Small businesses line the streets, reflecting a habit of self-reliance that has defined the working life of residents for generations. The rhythm of the work day matches the slow movement of the clouds, prioritizing durability and the practical application of local resources.

Cultural identity in Monticello is shaped by a tradition of hospitality and a deep-seated connection to the land that resists the frantic pace of larger metropolitan hubs. Monticello Square acts as the primary venue for seasonal gatherings, where the community congregates under the shade of mature canopies to mark the progression of the year. The town carries the influence of those who have moved through its streets, including the distinguished writer Maya Angelou, who spent formative years in the region and absorbed the vernacular and spirit of the landscape. Local life is punctuated by the presence of the university, which introduces a scholarly curiosity to the prevailing atmosphere of quiet industry. Every evening, the cooling shadows offer a moment of reflection, grounding the residents in the familiar, steady beauty of their environment.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Monticello Square (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 004° N
Monticello Confederate Monument (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 313° NW
James T. Jordan Municipal Park (State Park) — 0.6 mi, 074° E
Mccloy Park (State Park) — 0.7 mi, 218° SW
Western Pines Park (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 289° W
Boll Weevil Bell (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 204° SW
Weevil Walk Trail Entrance & Alumni Monument (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 204° SW
University of Arkansas at Monticello Fine Arts Center (Theatre) — 2.9 mi, 202° S
Monticello Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 4.7 mi, 275° W
Warren Prairie 12 (Plum Creek) (State Conservation Area) — 9.6 mi, 245° SW
Seven Devils (State Conservation Area) — 10.2 mi, 106° E
Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 26.8 mi, 058° NE · 147k acres
Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 34.3 mi, 039° NE · 314k acres
Saracen Cinema 8 (Cinema) — 41.4 mi, 346° N
Greenville History Museum (Museum) — 44.7 mi, 109° E
Greenville Cypress Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 45.0 mi, 112° E
Torii Hunter Baseball Complex (Stadium) — 45.1 mi, 343° N
Torii Hunter Softball Complex (Stadium) — 45.2 mi, 343° N
E.E. Bass Cultural Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 45.2 mi, 110° E
Charlie Capps WMA (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 50.5 mi, 071° E
McCollum-Chidester House Museum (Museum) — 60.7 mi, 267° W
Martin & Sue King Railroad Museum (Museum) — 61.9 mi, 082° E
St. Charles Museum (Museum) — 63.7 mi, 036° NE
Dockery Farms (Attraction) — 67.9 mi, 084° E
Kisatchie National Forest (National Forest) — 72.2 mi, 229° SW · 607k acres
Poverty Point World Heritage Site (Museum) — 72.2 mi, 162° S
Chez Fur Fiber Farm (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 75.4 mi, 310° NW
Delta National Forest (National Forest) — 77.4 mi, 134° SE · 61k acres
Brown Auditorium (Theatre) — 77.9 mi, 192° S

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