Texarkana Arkansas Map

About Texarkana, Arkansas

Texarkana is a locality in Miller County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of 29,177. The population density is 269.7 people per km². Texarkana is located at 33.4418°N, 94.0377°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71854.

Texarkana, a place of divided loyalties and shared horizons, unfolds across a landscape gently inclined toward the south, where the air hangs humid and thick with the scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 65.5 miles north-north-west of Shreveport, LA (from Shreveport, LA: bearing 345°T), and is situated 4.1 miles east-north-east of Wake Village. The terrain here, neither strictly flat nor dramatically hilly, offers a subtle undulation that guides the eye through scattered stands of oak and the occasional, more assertive pine reaching for the sky. This is a land where the sky itself seems to possess a particular quality, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, bleeding oranges and purples into the vast, open canvas. The houses, some of older vintage with wide porches, others of more modern construction, are arranged with a kind of democratic spacing, allowing each to breathe a little, their rooftops glinting like scattered coins under the afternoon sun. The very character of Texarkana seems to be etched in this quiet, expansive setting, a place that invites contemplation rather than demands attention. The history of Texarkana is inextricably linked to the iron horse, a testament to its founding as a vital railroad hub that drew settlers and shaped its destiny. This dual identity, split between Arkansas and Texas, has fostered a unique cultural blend, a spirit of compromise and distinctiveness that defines its economic life. For generations, the timber and agricultural industries have been the bedrock of Texarkana's prosperity, their influence still visible in the surrounding forests and the fertile fields that stretch towards the horizon. While the roar of the trains may have softened, the legacy of industry endures, manifesting in manufacturing plants and distribution centers that continue to drive the local economy. The Red River, though not directly within Texarkana, exerts its influence on the region’s climate and ecology, its presence felt in the lushness of the surrounding countryside and the ever-present humidity that clings to the air, a constant reminder of the water that shapes this corner of the South.

About This Texarkana Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Texarkana, Arkansas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Texarkana and Miller County.

Detailed location data for Texarkana includes the ZIP code (71854), telephone area code (337), county seat of Miller County (Texarkana), and school district assignment (Texarkana School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Texarkana is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.