Elm Springs Arkansas Map

About Elm Springs, Arkansas

Elm Springs is a locality in Washington County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,361. The population density is 153.2 people per km². Elm Springs is located at 36.2062°N, 94.2344°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Elm Springs is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 72762, 72728.

Elm Springs occupies a quiet expanse of the Ozark foothills where the land softens into gentle, wooded slopes and fertile bottomlands. It lies 6.0 miles west-northwest of Springdale, AR (from Springdale, AR: bearing 283°T), and is situated 6.7 miles west-southwest of Lowell. Brush Creek carves a winding path through the limestone bedrock, its clear, shallow waters providing a steady pulse for the surrounding fields and pastures. To the north, the distant outline of Pleasant Ridge frames the horizon, while the proximity of Lake Elmdale ensures that the air remains heavy with the scent of damp earth and cooling water as the sun dips below the canopy. Elm Springs City Park serves as the central clearing for the neighborhood, its green grass and shade trees offering a place for the light to catch the dew long after the morning has warmed.

History in Elm Springs remains anchored to the natural springs that first drew settlers to these limestone bluffs, fostering an economy that long relied on the bounty of the soil and the steady flow of water. While the pace of modern life has quickened, the rhythms of the day still follow the turning of the seasons, from the first pale blossoms of redbud in the spring to the slow, golden heat of late summer. The legacy of the early mills and agrarian roots persists in the quiet, methodical work of those who tend the land or commute through the surrounding countryside. Galey Hollow, lying miles to the east, acts as a reminder of the rugged, unyielding geology that defines this region, anchoring Elm Springs to a landscape that is both ancient and enduring.

About This Elm Springs Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Elm Springs, Arkansas. Coordinates: 36.206189, -94.234373. 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 Elm Springs includes the ZIP code (72762, 72728), telephone area code (479), county seat of Washington County (Fayetteville), and school district assignment (Springdale 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.