Gum Springs Arkansas Map

About Gum Springs, Arkansas

Gum Springs is a locality in Newton County, Arkansas, United States. Gum Springs is located at 35.9395°N, 93.1663°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71923.

Gum Springs sleeps in a hollow where the Ozark hills begin to soften their rugged edges, a place where the air carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth after a summer shower. It lies 45.7 miles north of Russellville, AR (from Russellville, AR: bearing 358°T), and is situated 20.3 miles south of Harrison. The landscape here is a gentle embrace of rolling terrain, punctuated by the deeper shadows of mature oak and hickory stands. Small creeks, their beds lined with smooth, grey stones, murmur their secrets through the woods, feeding into larger waterways that snake through the verdant valleys. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, paints fleeting mosaics on the forest floor, and the quiet hum of insects is often the only interruption to the profound stillness. The very character of Gum Springs is etched in this verdant, breathing stillness, a place that seems to hold its breath, waiting for the next whisper of wind. The history of Gum Springs is deeply entwined with the land itself, a narrative of resourcefulness and resilience. For generations, the economy here has been shaped by the bounty of the surrounding forests and fertile soil. Families have carved out livelihoods from timber and agriculture, their lives following the seasons and the rhythms of nature. While no grand industries dominate, a quiet industriousness persists, with local crafts and small-scale farming still holding their ground. The distinctive charm of Gum Springs lies in its unpretentious authenticity, a place where the past is not a museum piece but a living, breathing presence that informs the present, a constant reminder of the enduring connection between people and the earth.

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: 35.939522, -93.166287. 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 Newton County.

Detailed location data for Gum Springs includes the ZIP code (72641), telephone area code (501, 870), county seat of Newton County (Jasper), 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.