Polk County Map, Arkansas
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Polk County, Arkansas
Polk County is in the Ouachita Mountains of western Arkansas. Mena is the county seat, which has some of the state’s most scenic areas.
The Talimena Scenic Drive starts just west of Mena. Queen Wilhelmina State Park, atop Rich Mountain, provides lodging with panoramic vistas.
The county has opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, and ATV riding in the Ouachita National Forest. Mena’s historic downtown preserves its early 20th-century feel.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Polk County |
| County Seat | Mena |
| Population | Approximately 19,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Mena, Wickes, Cove, Board Camp, Grannis, Hatfield |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Route 71, U.S. Route 270, Arkansas Highway 88 |
| FIPS Code | 05-113 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 823 square miles (Land: 818 sq mi, Water: 5 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Scott County (North), Montgomery County (East), Pike County (Southeast), Howard County (Southeast), Sevier County (South), McCurtain County, Oklahoma (Southwest), Le Flore County, Oklahoma (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| State | Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 34.5642° N, 94.2288° W |
| Etymology | Named after James K. Polk, the eleventh president of the United States |
| Major Landmarks | Ouachita National Forest, Cossatot River State Park, Mena Depot Historic District |
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