Gum Springs Arkansas Map

About Gum Springs, Arkansas

Gum Springs is a locality in Clark County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 55. The population density is 49.4 people per km². Gum Springs is located at 34.0673°N, 93.0918°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71923.

Gum Springs exhales a quiet, earthy breath, a place where the Arkansas soil, rich and dark, seems to hold the memory of every passing season. It lies 30.2 miles south of Hot Springs, AR (from Hot Springs, AR: bearing 184°T), and is situated 4.3 miles south-south-west of Arkadelphia. The landscape here is a gentle undulation of verdant fields, punctuated by stands of mature oak and hickory that offer dappled shade on warmer days. The air carries the faint, sweet scent of pine needles and the distant, low hum of cicadas, a constant soundtrack to the unhurried rhythm of life. The narrow county roads, often lined with wild dogwood and redbud in the spring, wind their way through this fertile expanse, leading to scattered farmsteads and the occasional cluster of homes that make up Gum Springs. This corner of Clark County has a history rooted in the land, its economy long tied to the bounty of agriculture. Generations have worked these fields, their labor shaping the character of Gum Springs as a place of quiet perseverance. The community’s past is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring traditions of its people and the enduring spirit of self-reliance. While the scent of freshly tilled earth and ripening crops still hangs in the air, the local economy has diversified, with residents finding work in nearby towns and the occasional small business contributing to the area's sustenance. The Washita Creek, a vital artery for these lands, meanders through the vicinity, a constant reminder of the water that nourishes and sustains this tranquil pocket of Arkansas.

About This Gum Springs Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gum Springs, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.06732, -93.091839. 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 Gum Springs and Clark County.

Detailed location data for Gum Springs includes the ZIP code (72641), telephone area code (501, 870), county seat of Clark County (Arkadelphia), and school district assignment (Arkadelphia 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 Gum Springs is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.