Crystal Springs Arkansas Map
Explore Crystal Springs, Arkansas, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Crystal Springs, Arkansas
| City | Crystal Springs |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Garland County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 34.522035 |
| Longitude | -93.336022 |
| Population | 129 |
| Density | 22.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 71968 |
| Area Code | 870 |
| County Seat | Hot Springs |
| School District | Lake Hamilton School District |
About Crystal Springs, Arkansas
Crystal Springs is a locality in Garland County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 129. The population density is 22.3 people per km². Crystal Springs is located at 34.5220°N, 93.3360°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71968.Crystal Springs maintains a quiet, deliberate presence amidst the dense, ancient timber of the Ouachita National Forest. It lies 16.0 miles west of Hot Springs, AR (from Hot Springs, AR: bearing 275°T), and is situated 12.0 miles west of Piney. The landscape is defined by the deep, verdant texture of pine and hardwood forests that stretch across the land, interrupted only by the winding path of Cearley Creek and the expansive, clear waters of Lake Ouachita. As the sun dips toward the horizon, the silhouette of Bear Mountain rises in the distance, casting long, violet shadows that settle over the valley floor. The air here holds a distinct, heavy moisture, smelling of damp earth and crushed needles, grounding the locality in a landscape that feels older than the modern roads cutting through it.
Crystal Springs emerged as a crossroads for those traversing the rugged terrain of the interior highlands, tethered to the timber industry and the steady, slow-moving commerce of the woods. The rhythm of daily life is dictated by the seasons, with the local economy shifting to accommodate those who come to traverse the trails or seek the stillness of the deep forest. Far removed from the bustle of urban centers, the character of Crystal Springs is shaped by the proximity to the wilderness and the persistent, quiet influence of the surrounding geography. Even the most routine tasks here seem to carry the weight of a long-standing tradition, as the residents go about their work under the vast, watchful canopy of the Ouachita National Forest.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Ouachita National Forest (National Forest) — 0.1 mi, 145° SE · 1.8M acres
- Lake Ouachita (Recreation Area) — 1.3 mi, 343° N
- Hickory Nut Mt Vista (Viewpoint) — 5.0 mi, 306° NW
- Wayside Park (State Park) — 5.6 mi, 299° NW
- Lake Ouachita State Park (State Park) — 9.7 mi, 052° NE
- Hot Springs National Park (National Park) — 12.7 mi, 094° E · 4,919 acres
- Gap Creek Research Natural Area (Research Natural Area) — 14.4 mi, 233° SW
- Hot Springs Confederate Monument (Monument) — 16.0 mi, 093° E
- Justus Fine Art Gallery (Gallery) — 16.1 mi, 093° E
- Ouachita National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 16.9 mi, 318° NW · 145k acres
- Evans Children's Adventure Garden (Attraction) — 17.4 mi, 110° E
- Wegner Crystal Mines (Museum) — 17.4 mi, 268° W
- Caddo Indian Memorial (Monument) — 20.1 mi, 256° W
- Oak Mountain National Game Refuge (National Conservation Area) — 22.3 mi, 035° NE · 8,872 acres
- Winona Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 22.3 mi, 035° NE
- Jessieville CCC Camp (Monument) — 22.3 mi, 041° NE
- Flatside Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 27.3 mi, 036° NE · 10k acres
- Vining Arena (Stadium) — 31.6 mi, 149° SE
- Rosemary Adams Art Gallery (Gallery) — 31.9 mi, 149° SE
- Arkadelphia Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 32.1 mi, 150° SE
- Nimrod State Wildlife Management Area (Nature Reserve) — 33.2 mi, 000° N
- Chez Fur Fiber Farm (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 33.4 mi, 113° SE
- Caney Creek Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 39.7 mi, 257° W · 14k acres
- Gurdon Light (Attraction) — 40.4 mi, 167° S
- Ozark National Forest (National Forest) — 42.7 mi, 356° N · 1.1M acres
- Hoo-Hoo International Office & Hoo-Hoo Museum (Museum) — 43.0 mi, 166° S
- Harris Brake State Wildlife Management Area (Nature Reserve) — 45.3 mi, 044° NE
- Buckman's Pool (Attraction) — 47.8 mi, 342° N
- WPA Amphitheater (Theatre) — 48.4 mi, 339° N
- Summit Park Hotel Site (Historic Ruins) — 48.4 mi, 005° N
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About This Crystal Springs Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Crystal Springs, Arkansas. Coordinates: 34.522035, -93.336022. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Crystal Springs includes the ZIP code (71968), telephone area code (870), county seat of Garland County (Hot Springs), and school district assignment (Lake Hamilton School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
