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Arkansas City.

Its Census reference point is in Arkansas/Ouachita River Backswamps, within Mississippi Alluvial Plain. Halley lies about 8.5 miles southwest of Arkansas City by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Near the levee in Arkansas City, Arkansas.
A VIEW OF THE AREA

Near the levee in Arkansas City, Arkansas.

Photo & credit
THE SETTINGArkansas/Ouachita River Backswamps
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYDesha County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Arkansas City on the map

THE ARKANSAS CITY LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Arkansas/Ouachita River Backswamps setting.

Arkansas City city has 0.49 square miles of land in Desha County. Its Census reference point is in Arkansas/Ouachita River Backswamps, within Mississippi Alluvial Plain.

The Mississippi's broad alluvial plain includes river terraces, swales and natural levees. Small changes in elevation distinguish local settings within this generally flat river landscape.

Regional context: Mississippi Alluvial Plain ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Arkansas City and Desha County

Arkansas City is associated with Desha County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Desha County

Arkansas City by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Arkansas City, or 0% of its total area. It is 8.8 percentage points lower than the 8.8% recorded for Desha County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Arkansas City city has 43.2% of the land area of nearby Halley CDP (1.14 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Arkansas City land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Arkansas City

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Arkansas City. Check the Desha County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Arkansas/Ouachita River Backswamps setting

Arkansas/Ouachita River Backswamps belongs to Mississippi Alluvial Plain. Which current elevation and drainage records distinguish the tract from nearby swales, levees or river terraces?

03

Check the route, beyond Halley

Halley is 8.5 miles southwest of the Arkansas City reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Arkansas City resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON ARKANSAS CITY

USGS National Map

Begin at 33.6089° N, 91.2049° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Arkansas City ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Arkansas City data

View Census information selected by this city’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Arkansas/Ouachita River Backswamps

Explore the agency mapping behind the Mississippi Alluvial Plain context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Arkansas landowner resources

Arkansas GIS Hub

State geospatial data and mapping resources for researching the parcel’s surroundings.

Arkansas floodplain maps

State floodplain-management resources explaining flood mapping and map access.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Arkansas City.

Halley lies about 8.5 miles southwest of Arkansas City by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Arkansas City in context

NSEWHalley · 8.5 miles1McGehee · 11 miles2Dermott · 14.3 miles3Reed · 15.3 miles4Tillar · 15.9 miles5Winchester · 19.2 miles6OUTER RING: 19.2 MILES
  1. 1
    Halley8.5 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    McGehee11 mi · city
  3. 3
    Dermott14.3 mi · city
  4. 4
    Reed15.3 mi · town
  5. 5
    Tillar15.9 mi · city
  6. 6
    Winchester19.2 mi · town
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Arkansas; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Arkansas City
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Arkansas City?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Desha County. Arkansas City’s 0.49 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Arkansas City property in Arkansas/Ouachita River Backswamps?+

No. Arkansas/Ouachita River Backswamps is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Arkansas City boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Halley as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 8.5 miles southwest of Arkansas City’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Arkansas City?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Arkansas City.
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