Enter your search query in the box below.

Pocahontas Arkansas Map

Explore Pocahontas, 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 Pocahontas, Arkansas

How to Use This Pocahontas, Arkansas Map

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

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

Latitude	36.261456
Longitude	-90.971233
Population	7,371
Density	376.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	72455
Area Code	501
County Seat	Pocahontas
School District	Pocahontas School District

🌦 Goto Pocahontas Weather Page: Pocahontas, Arkansas — Weather Warnings, Forecast, Radar, Satellite & Current Conditions

About Pocahontas, Arkansas

Pocahontas is a locality in Randolph County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,371. The population density is 376.9 people per km². Pocahontas is located at 36.2615°N, 90.9712°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Pocahontas is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 72455.

Pocahontas displays the quiet resilience of a landscape shaped by the persistence of water and the slow shift of earthen ridges. It lies 29.9 miles west-northwest of Paragould, AR (from Paragould, AR: bearing 298°T), and is situated 13.4 miles north of Walnut Ridge. Marr Creek winds through the terrain, defining the movement of the earth and providing a steady pulse to the surrounding fields. The land stretches toward the horizon, where the distant silhouettes of Tyer Ridge rise like a serrated edge against the pale sky. Only a mile away, the stillness of Old River Slough offers a reflective surface that captures the shifting hues of the afternoon light. Black River Overlook Park serves as a grounding point for the residents, allowing them to observe the natural flow of the environment from a vantage that has remained constant through the seasons.

Pocahontas maintains a heritage rooted in the industrious spirit of those who first cleared the timber and tilled the fertile soil. The local economy has evolved from its early reliance on the bounty of the land into a diverse collection of manufacturing and agricultural enterprises that sustain the regional livelihood. Workers here engage with the rhythms of commerce that mirror the seasonal cycles of the surrounding plains, balancing modern production with the traditional demands of trade. History remains visible in the architecture of the older districts, where sturdy brick buildings speak to the permanence that early settlers sought to establish in this inland expanse. The community continues to refine its industrial identity, drawing strength from the same resources that drew the first pioneers to settle near the banks of the local waterways.

Pocahontas possesses a cultural character defined by a deliberate pace and a deep-seated connection to the land that surrounds it. Residents gather at community events that celebrate the shared history of the region, often finding common ground in the traditions passed down through generations. The local atmosphere is marked by a particular quality of light at dusk, when the shadows lengthen across the fields and the air cools with the scent of damp earth and pine. Among those who have emerged from this backdrop, the celebrated country music singer Conway Twitty stands as a notable figure whose artistic contributions resonate with the sensibilities of the region. Visitors and locals alike find a sense of place at the Black River Overlook Park, where the intersection of human activity and the natural world creates a quiet, enduring harmony.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Black River Overlook Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 130° SE
Riverside Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 184° S
Dave Donaldson Black River Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.2 mi, 102° E
Old Davidsonville State Park (State Park) — 8.4 mi, 213° SW
Robert Hankins/mud Creek Wildlife Demonstration Area (State Conservation Area) — 11.2 mi, 000° N
Iron Mountain Depot Restoration (Monument) — 13.4 mi, 177° S
Guitar Walk (Public Artwork) — 13.4 mi, 177° S
Farm Service Agency Interest Of Ar (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.1 mi, 123° SE · 1,326 acres
Powhatan Bridge Pillars (Monument) — 14.8 mi, 213° SW
Lake Charles State Park (State Park) — 16.4 mi, 218° SW
Benjamin Crowley Monument (Monument) — 22.7 mi, 131° SE
Mark Twain National Forest (National Forest) — 23.2 mi, 003° N · 1.5M acres
Eleven Point, Missouri Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 23.2 mi, 330° NW · 15k acres
Hardy History Museum (Museum) — 28.7 mi, 278° W
11 Point Overlook (Viewpoint) — 30.8 mi, 336° NW
Irish Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 31.1 mi, 344° N · 17k acres
John Sappington Marmaduke Memorial Sign (Attraction) — 33.1 mi, 099° E
Arkansas State University Museum (Museum) — 33.3 mi, 151° SE
Ozark National Scenic Riverways (Wild & Scenic River) — 38.2 mi, 003° N · 53k acres
Pfeiffer Museum (Museum) — 43.8 mi, 078° E
Hemingway-Pfieffer Museum (Museum) — 43.8 mi, 078° E
Cache River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 45.1 mi, 189° S · 148k acres
Big Spring (Attraction) — 47.8 mi, 359° N
Arkansas Lime Co. No. 2 (Attraction) — 50.9 mi, 227° SW
Jones outdoor Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 51.0 mi, 092° E
Shady Grove Church (Historic Ruins) — 57.5 mi, 120° SE
Malden Army Airfield Museum (Museum) — 59.3 mi, 067° NE
Johnny Cash Boyhood Home (Attraction) — 61.3 mi, 138° SE
Pentecostal Church (Historic Ruins) — 62.3 mi, 140° SE

Latest News: Pocahontas

Loading news…

World News

Loading news-world…

More World News