Crystal Springs Arkansas Map

About Crystal Springs, Arkansas

Crystal Springs is a locality in Garland County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 85. The population density is 52.2 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 rests in a gentle hollow, where the Ouachita Mountains begin to soften their rugged edges. It lies 16.0 miles west of Hot Springs, AR (from Hot Springs, AR: bearing 275°T), and is situated 9.9 miles west-south-west of Mountain Pine. The land here is a quilt of verdant pastures and stands of mature pine and oak, their canopies a deep emerald against the often bright Arkansas sky. Small creeks, their beds worn smooth by centuries of flow, thread through the landscape, glinting like slivers of quartz in the sunlight. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil, pine needles, and the faint, sweet perfume of wildflowers that bloom with the changing seasons. Life in Crystal Springs moves at a pace dictated by the sun and the seasons, a quiet hum of existence rather than a clamor. The history of Crystal Springs is deeply entwined with the rich soil and the water that gives it its name. For generations, agriculture has been the backbone of this place, with families cultivating the fertile land for cotton and other crops, their livelihoods etched into the very rhythm of the earth. Remnants of this past can still be seen in the weathered barns and the sturdy farmhouses that dot the countryside. While the broader agricultural landscape has shifted, the spirit of self-sufficiency and connection to the land remains a defining characteristic of Crystal Springs. The local economy, though modest, is sustained by a blend of agricultural ventures and small, independent businesses that serve the needs of the residents, fostering a sense of enduring community.

About This Crystal Springs Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Crystal Springs, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.522035, -93.336022. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Crystal Springs and Garland County.

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). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Crystal Springs is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.