Explore Prairie Grove, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Prairie Grove, 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 Prairie Grove.
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 | Prairie Grove |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Washington County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 35.986113 |
| Longitude | -94.303383 |
| Population | 7,045 |
| Density | 293.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 71646, 72753 |
| Area Code | 870, 479 |
| County Seat | Fayetteville |
| School District | Prairie Grove School District |
Prairie Grove occupies a quiet expanse of land where the horizon softens into the gentle, persistent lines of the Arkansas interior. It lies 10.8 miles west-southwest of Fayetteville, AR (from Fayetteville, AR: bearing 236°T), and is situated 6.0 miles southwest of Farmington. The landscape around Prairie Grove unfolds in a series of green, verdant swells, occasionally broken by the steady, slow movement of Muddy Fork as it meanders through the lowlands. Residents often find solace in the open air of Mock Park, a space that defines the immediate natural perimeter. In the distance, the silhouette of Parricks Ridge provides a permanent, shadowed boundary against the evening sky. Even when the heat of the day lingers, the earth here feels stable, anchored by the dense hardwoods that color the countryside in deep shades of green and gold.
Prairie Grove maintains an economy deeply rooted in the agricultural traditions of the region, where the labor of the land has long dictated the pace of the seasons. Small-scale commerce and local service industries now complement the historic reliance on farming, allowing Prairie Grove to preserve its deliberate, unhurried character. The history of the area is physically manifested in the preserved architecture that dots the landscape, serving as a reminder of the struggles and growth that defined early settlement. Modern enterprises have adapted to these older foundations, creating a blend of enterprise that respects the heritage of the soil. As the sun sets, the way light catches the weathered siding of older structures suggests a continuity of purpose that has persisted for generations.
Cultural life in Prairie Grove finds its center in the preservation of heritage and the communal gatherings that draw neighbors together under the shade of mature trees. The annual Clothesline Fair serves as a focal point for the local spirit, transforming the environment into a bustling assembly of craft and history. While the area is defined by its quietude, the influence of figures such as the late singer-songwriter Levon Helm resonates through the regional appreciation for authentic, grassroots music. Landmarks like the battlefield museum offer a somber, thoughtful perspective on the past, grounding the identity of the people in the reality of their surroundings. Life here moves with a steady, rhythmic cadence, reflecting a deep-seated connection to the land and the simple, enduring values of the people who call it home.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Coordinates: 35.986113, -94.303383. 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 Prairie Grove includes the ZIP code (71646, 72753), telephone area code (870, 479), county seat of Washington County (Fayetteville), and school district assignment (Prairie Grove School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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 | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |