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Walnut Ridge Arkansas Map

Explore Walnut Ridge, 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 Walnut Ridge, Arkansas

How to Use This Walnut Ridge, Arkansas Map

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

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	Walnut Ridge
State	Arkansas (AR)
County	Lawrence County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	36.084834
Longitude	-90.94671
Population	5,384
Density	125.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	72079, 72476
Area Code	870, 501
County Seat	Walnut Ridge
School District	Lawrence County School District

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About Walnut Ridge, Arkansas

Walnut Ridge is a locality in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,384. The population density is 125.1 people per km². Walnut Ridge is located at 36.0848°N, 90.9467°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Walnut Ridge is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 72079, 72476.

Walnut Ridge occupies a broad expanse of level terrain where the horizon stretches wide under a vast, pale sky. It lies 21.0 miles northwest of Jonesboro, AR (from Jonesboro, AR: bearing 318°T), and is situated 1.6 miles northeast of Hoxie. The land around Walnut Ridge remains defined by the rhythmic cycles of the seasons, as the air hangs heavy and golden during the long, humid afternoons of late summer. Residents often find their way to the quiet banks of Village Creek, where the water moves with a sluggish, deliberate grace through the surrounding fields. Beyond the immediate reach of the town, the landscape transitions toward the far-off rise of High Point, standing as a silent sentinel against the distant clouds. Those seeking a moment of respite frequently wander through the shaded paths of Walnut Ridge City Park, finding peace beneath the canopy of native hardwoods. Even the light at dusk possesses a peculiar clarity here, illuminating the flat plains with a soft, amber glow that seems to hold the day in suspense.

Walnut Ridge grew from the intersection of iron rails, which brought the urgent clatter of industry to a quiet agricultural crossroads. The local economy persists in its reliance upon the fertile soil, with vast fields of soybeans and cotton dictating the tempo of the calendar year. Mechanized harvesters hum through the autumn, their rhythmic labor serving as the heartbeat of a regional commerce that values stability over speed. While the town once thrived as a vital transit point for freight and travelers alike, it now maintains a steady industrial output that honors its foundations in trade and manufacturing. The spirit of Walnut Ridge remains anchored in this industrious heritage, where the work of the hands is held in high regard. Every storefront and warehouse serves as a quiet witness to a history forged in the practical necessities of regional growth and change.

Cultural life in Walnut Ridge carries a distinct resonance, shaped by the convergence of traditions that define this particular corner of the country. The Beatles once famously touched down at the local airfield, a fleeting moment of global notoriety that remains a point of pride for the local identity. Visitors often seek out landmarks that commemorate this brush with fame, finding that the town wears its history with a modest, unpretentious charm. Local events regularly draw the community together, fostering a sense of shared purpose that persists despite the shifting tides of the wider world. Whether gathered for seasonal festivals or quiet afternoons at home, the people of Walnut Ridge maintain a temperament defined by neighborly courtesy and a measured approach to daily life. It is a place where the stillness of the landscape encourages reflection, allowing the essential character of the region to manifest in the simple, honest exchanges of its inhabitants.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Walnut Ridge City Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 165° S
Iron Mountain Depot Restoration (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 205° SW
Guitar Walk (Public Artwork) — 1.4 mi, 206° SW
Hoxie City Park (Local Park) — 2.9 mi, 216° SW
Old Davidsonville State Park (State Park) — 7.6 mi, 308° NW
Powhatan Bridge Pillars (Monument) — 9.5 mi, 269° W
Lake Charles State Park (State Park) — 11.0 mi, 262° W
Farm Service Agency Interest Of Ar (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.1 mi, 070° E · 1,326 acres
Dave Donaldson Black River Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 11.2 mi, 019° N
Shirey Bay Rainey Brake (State Conservation Area) — 13.0 mi, 242° SW
Benjamin Crowley Monument (Monument) — 16.0 mi, 100° E
Arkansas State University Museum (Museum) — 22.5 mi, 138° SE
John Sappington Marmaduke Memorial Sign (Attraction) — 32.1 mi, 077° E
Cache River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 33.4 mi, 194° S · 148k acres
Hardy History Museum (Museum) — 33.8 mi, 298° NW
Eleven Point, Missouri Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 34.8 mi, 338° N · 15k acres
Mark Twain National Forest (National Forest) — 35.3 mi, 001° N · 1.5M acres
11 Point Overlook (Viewpoint) — 42.7 mi, 341° N
Irish Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 43.2 mi, 347° N · 17k acres
Arkansas Lime Co. No. 2 (Attraction) — 44.7 mi, 240° SW
Hemingway-Pfieffer Museum (Museum) — 46.5 mi, 063° NE
Pfeiffer Museum (Museum) — 46.5 mi, 063° NE
Jones outdoor Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 50.6 mi, 078° E
Shady Grove Church (Historic Ruins) — 51.2 mi, 108° E
Johnny Cash Boyhood Home (Attraction) — 51.8 mi, 130° SE
Pentecostal Church (Historic Ruins) — 52.6 mi, 133° SE
Dyess Colony Museum (Museum) — 53.4 mi, 130° SE
Big Spring (Attraction) — 60.0 mi, 358° N
Ozark National Forest (National Forest) — 62.2 mi, 267° W · 1.1M acres
Anthony and Wright Administration Auditorium (Theatre) — 72.6 mi, 217° SW

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