Prairie County Map, Arkansas

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Map of Prairie County - Prairie County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Prairie County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Prairie County located in the map, major cities in Prairie county, population, areas, and places of interest.

About Prairie County Map, Arkansas: The map showing the county boundary, county seat, major cities, highways, water bodies and neighbouring counties.

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Map of Prairie County, Arkansas

"Prairie County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. It's county seat is Des Arc, DeValls Bluff. As per 2020 census, the population of Prairie County is 8135 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 675.76 sq mi (1,750 km2). Prairie County was established on -19424."

Prairie County Facts

Continent	North America
Country	United States
State	Arkansas
County Seat	Des Arc and DeValls Bluff
Largest City/Town	Des Arc
Established	November 25, 1846
Total Area	676 sq mi (1,751 sq km)
Land Area	648 sq mi (1,678 sq km)
Water Area	28 sq mi (73 sq km)
Population	8,699 (Census 2020)
Population Density	13.4 people per sq mi
Time Zone	Central Time Zone (CT)
Major Highways	Interstate 40, US 70, US 79, AR 11, AR 13, AR 38
Major Rivers	White River, Cache River
Neighboring Counties	White County, Monroe County, Lonoke County, Arkansas County, Woodruff County
Famous For	Grand Prairie rice farming, waterfowl hunting, White River wetlands, historic rail communities
Top Attractions	Lower White River Museum State Park, Cache River National Wildlife Refuge, White River, Dagmar Wildlife Management Area
Official Website	Official Website

About Prairie County, Arkansas

Prairie County is located in eastern Arkansas in the United States and was established in 1846. The county has two county seats, Des Arc and DeValls Bluff, with Des Arc serving as the largest city. The county lies within the Grand Prairie and Delta regions and is known for rice farming, wetlands, hunting areas, and scenic river landscapes.

Cities and Towns in Prairie County, Arkansas

City/Town	Population (Census 2020)	Latitude & Longitude
Des Arc (county seat)	1,717	34.9779°N, 91.4957°W
DeValls Bluff (county seat)	544	34.7848°N, 91.4615°W
Hazen	1,457	34.7801°N, 91.5807°W
De Witt (partial nearby influence not in county)	-	-
Biscoe	246	34.8273°N, 91.4020°W
Brasfield (CDP)	36	34.9137°N, 91.3375°W
Fredonia (CDP)	92	34.9185°N, 91.1189°W
Hickory Plains	450	34.9975°N, 91.7448°W
Ulm	170	34.6054°N, 91.4801°W

Golf Courses in Prairie County, Arkansas

Golf Course	Location	Latitude & Longitude
Hazen Country Club	Hazen	34.7818°N, 91.5932°W
Des Arc Recreation Golf Area	Des Arc	34.9827°N, 91.5021°W

Roads and Highways in Prairie County, Arkansas

Major highways connect the county to nearby Delta communities and central Arkansas cities.

Interstate 40 - major east-west interstate connecting Prairie County with Little Rock and Memphis
US Highway 70 - historic highway serving communities across the county
US Highway 79 - regional route linking the county with Pine Bluff and eastern Arkansas
Arkansas Highway 11 - connects agricultural communities and wetlands areas
Arkansas Highway 13 - north-south route through the Grand Prairie region
Arkansas Highway 38 - local highway serving Des Arc and surrounding communities

What Are the Neighboring Counties of Prairie County

White County (north)
Woodruff County (northeast)
Monroe County (east)
Arkansas County (south)
Lonoke County (west)

Whar Are the Top Attractions in Prairie County, Arkansas

The county offers a mix of natural and cultural attractions.

Lower White River Museum State Park - museum focused on regional river and Delta history
Cache River National Wildlife Refuge - protected wetlands area known for birdwatching and wildlife
White River - scenic river popular for fishing, boating, and hunting activities
Dagmar Wildlife Management Area - major outdoor recreation area for hunting and nature viewing
Grand Prairie Rice Fields - scenic agricultural landscapes known for rice farming
DeValls Bluff Historic Railroad Area - historic district tied to Arkansas railroad history
Des Arc Bayou - waterfront area popular for fishing and local recreation
Hazen City Park - public park with sports and community facilities
Prairie County Courthouse - historic courthouse building in Des Arc
White River National Wildlife Areas - wetlands and forests supporting migratory birds
Ulm Community Heritage Area - small historic Delta farming community
Cache River Wetlands Scenic Area - natural area with cypress swamps and wildlife habitats

What is the Distance from Prairie County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

Des Arc to Little Rock (Pulaski County), Arkansas - 63 mi (101 km)
Des Arc to Searcy (White County), Arkansas - 34 mi (55 km)
Des Arc to Stuttgart (Arkansas County), Arkansas - 41 mi (66 km)
Des Arc to Brinkley (Monroe County), Arkansas - 33 mi (53 km)
Des Arc to Pine Bluff (Jefferson County), Arkansas - 73 mi (117 km)
Des Arc to Jonesboro (Craighead County), Arkansas - 96 mi (154 km)
Des Arc to Memphis (Shelby County), Tennessee - 111 mi (179 km)
Des Arc to Batesville (Independence County), Arkansas - 76 mi (122 km)
Des Arc to Conway (Faulkner County), Arkansas - 72 mi (116 km)
Des Arc to West Memphis (Crittenden County), Arkansas - 101 mi (163 km)
Des Arc to Forrest City (St. Francis County), Arkansas - 62 mi (100 km)
Des Arc to Newport (Jackson County), Arkansas - 42 mi (68 km)

FAQs about Prairie County

Where is Prairie County located?

Prairie County is located in eastern Arkansas within the Grand Prairie and Delta regions.

What is the population of Prairie County?

Prairie County had a population of 8,699 according to the 2020 United States Census.

What is Prairie County known for?

Prairie County is known for rice farming, wetlands, waterfowl hunting, and White River recreation areas.

What are the major highways in Prairie County?

The major highways include Interstate 40, US Highway 70, US Highway 79, Arkansas Highway 11, Arkansas Highway 13, and Arkansas Highway 38.

Are there golf courses in Prairie County?

Yes, Prairie County has local golf and recreation facilities including Hazen Country Club.

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