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Van Buren Arkansas Map

Explore Van Buren, 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 Van Buren, Arkansas

How to Use This Van Buren, Arkansas Map

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

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	Van Buren
State	Arkansas (AR)
County	Crawford County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	35.451176
Longitude	-94.354003
Population	23,218
Density	581.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	72956, 72957
Area Code	479
County Seat	Van Buren
School District	Van Buren School District

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About Van Buren, Arkansas

Van Buren is a locality in Crawford County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of 23,218. The population density is 581.7 people per km². Van Buren is located at 35.4512°N, 94.3540°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Van Buren is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 72956, 72957.

Van Buren possesses a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of the Arkansas River, which flows just a mile from its center. It lies 4.5 miles northeast of Fort Smith, AR (from Fort Smith, AR: bearing 39°T), and is situated 7.7 miles west-southwest of Alma. The terrain surrounding Van Buren unfolds in a series of gentle elevations, rising toward the distant silhouette of Wildcat Mountain five miles to the north. Freedom Park offers an immediate space for reflection where the earth retains a soft, deep color under the afternoon sun. Beyond the immediate reach of the streets, Lee Creek Reservoir provides a still contrast to the movement of the nearby waterway. The air here carries the scent of damp soil and hardwood, grounding the observer in a region defined by the slow transition of the seasons.

Van Buren grew from the necessity of trade and transit, serving as a vital connection point during the westward movement of the nineteenth century. Early commerce focused heavily on the river trade, which brought steamships and goods into the heart of the region. Today, the economy leans into a diverse mix of manufacturing and logistics that sustains the local workforce. Many residents find employment in industries that utilize the proximity to established transport routes, maintaining a steady pace of productivity. The legacy of these early mercantile days remains visible in the architecture of the downtown corridor, where brick facades reflect a period of deliberate, sturdy construction.

Cultural life in Van Buren finds its expression in the preservation of the past and the simple, unadorned traditions of daily existence. The historic district serves as a primary landmark, drawing visitors who appreciate the authenticity of a place that has not sought to reinvent itself. Each year, local events bring neighbors together in a rhythm that feels entirely native to the soil, emphasizing communal bonds over spectacle. Among those who have shaped the public consciousness, the actor Levon Helm is remembered for his profound influence on American music, carrying the spirit of the region into the wider world. Van Buren maintains a character that values the quietude of its surroundings, offering a perspective that is both enduring and measured.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Van Guren Municipal Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 098° E
Lake Louemma Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 351° N
Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 172° S
Crawford County Art Center (Arts Centre) — 1.1 mi, 154° SE
Arts on Main (Gallery) — 1.1 mi, 183° S
Lee Creek Park (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 222° SW
J.P. Hammerschmidt Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 1.2 mi, 204° SW
Van Buren Confederate Monument (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 185° S
Spirit of the American Doughboy (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 212° SW
Mr. Chad and Betty Ann Colley Wilderness Park (Local Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 291° W
NUMA Bronze Statue (Public Artwork) — 4.9 mi, 192° S
Barracks-Courthouse-Jail (Attraction) — 6.1 mi, 224° SW
Cistern (Attraction) — 6.1 mi, 225° SW
Visitor Center (Attraction) — 6.1 mi, 224° SW
Initial Point Marker (Attraction) — 6.2 mi, 225° SW
Robert S. Kerr Lake (Recreation Area) — 6.3 mi, 226° SW
Springhill Park (Local Recreation) — 7.4 mi, 159° S
Ozark National Forest (National Forest) — 9.3 mi, 004° N · 1.1M acres
Spiro Mounds (Historic Ruins) — 15.4 mi, 231° SW
Sequoyah's Cabin (Museum) — 17.3 mi, 285° W
Park Stage (Stadium) — 18.6 mi, 191° S
Ozark Plateau National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 20.9 mi, 335° NW · 8,813 acres
Mulberry River, Arkansas Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 21.5 mi, 064° NE · 5,579 acres
Vista Point Overlook (Viewpoint) — 21.9 mi, 016° N
CCC Fireplace (Historic Ruins) — 23.3 mi, 014° N
Ouachita National Forest (National Forest) — 30.9 mi, 172° S · 1.8M acres
Poteau Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 31.0 mi, 172° S · 11k acres
Morton Homesite (Registered Battlefield) — 37.0 mi, 003° N
Ada Post Office Site (Registered Battlefield) — 37.1 mi, 004° N
Ragsdale Arena (Stadium) — 40.6 mi, 158° S

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