Prairie Grove Arkansas Map
Explore Prairie Grove, Arkansas, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Prairie Grove, Arkansas
| City | Prairie Grove |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Drew 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 | Monticello |
| School District | Prairie Grove School District |
About Prairie Grove, Arkansas
Prairie Grove is a locality in Drew County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,045. The population density is 293.1 people per km². Prairie Grove is located at 35.9861°N, 94.3034°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Prairie Grove is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 71646, 72753.Prairie Grove occupies a gentle expanse of northwestern Arkansas where the soft, limestone-heavy earth meets the persistent flow of Haw Creek. It lies 54.2 miles east-northeast of El Dorado, AR (from El Dorado, AR: bearing 74°T), and is situated 14.4 miles south of Monticello. This landscape is defined by the quiet interplay of hardwood forests and open, sun-drenched fields that stretch toward the distant silhouette of Gravel Ridge on the horizon. The air here holds a particular weight in the autumn, smelling of drying leaves and damp soil, while the light at dusk settles in long, golden layers against the bark of ancient oaks. Beyond the immediate tree line, the terrain shifts into a series of modest rises that break the flatness of the local meadows, creating a rhythm of shadows that lengthen as the sun retreats.
Prairie Grove maintains a steady pulse rooted in the agricultural heritage of the region, where the labor of the land has long dictated the quiet mechanics of daily life. The legacy of the area is inextricably linked to the significant Civil War engagement that occurred here, a history honored today through the preserved grounds of the battlefield that anchors the local identity. Residents often find respite in the simple, quiet atmosphere of Wayside Park, which offers a reprieve from the modest commerce along the main thoroughfares. Economic life remains grounded in a blend of small-scale industry and the enduring influence of farming, keeping the pace of Prairie Grove deliberate and measured, far removed from the frantic motion of more urban centers.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Ada Post Office Site (Registered Battlefield) — 0.2 mi, 278° W
- Battle Monument (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 244° SW
- Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 245° SW
- Morton Hayfield West Overlook (Viewpoint) — 0.7 mi, 272° W
- Morton Homesite (Registered Battlefield) — 0.9 mi, 272° W
- Mock Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 218° SW
- Delford Rieff Park (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 219° SW
- Southwinds Ball Fields (Local Recreation) — 4.2 mi, 046° NE
- Ozark National Forest (National Forest) — 6.8 mi, 332° NW · 1.1M acres
- Wayside Park (State Park) — 8.2 mi, 222° SW
- Love Unites Us (Public Artwork) — 8.3 mi, 054° NE
- University of Arkansas Arthropod Museum (Museum) — 8.4 mi, 053° NE
- UArk Theater (Cinema) — 9.4 mi, 054° NE
- UARK Bowl (Attraction) — 9.4 mi, 054° NE
- World Peace Fountain (Monument) — 9.5 mi, 057° NE
- Pond Gallery (Gallery) — 9.6 mi, 056° NE
- Mandrell Amphitheater (Theatre) — 11.3 mi, 047° NE
- AMC Fiesta Square 16 (Cinema) — 12.0 mi, 046° NE
- Devil's Den State Park (State Park) — 13.0 mi, 166° S
- Comic Book & Superhero Toy Museum (Museum) — 13.1 mi, 041° NE
- Mannon Homesite (Historic Ruins) — 13.9 mi, 166° S
- CCC Fireplace (Historic Ruins) — 14.6 mi, 169° S
- Logan Cave National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 15.2 mi, 340° N · 252 acres
- Elm Springs in the Civil War (Monument) — 15.7 mi, 014° N
- Chautauqua Amphitheater (Theatre) — 19.0 mi, 316° NW
- Ozark Plateau National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 19.6 mi, 216° SW · 8,813 acres
- KCS Stilwell Depot (Attraction) — 21.6 mi, 237° SW
- Black Mountain National Game Refuge (National Conservation Area) — 26.5 mi, 137° SE · 19k acres
- Mulberry River, Arkansas Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 31.5 mi, 148° SE · 5,579 acres
- Mark Twain National Forest (National Forest) — 41.9 mi, 032° NE · 1.5M acres
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About This Prairie Grove Map Page
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 Drew County (Monticello), and school district assignment (Prairie Grove School District).
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 | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
