Hot Springs Arkansas Map

About Hot Springs, Arkansas

Hot Springs is a locality in Garland County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of 37,920. The population density is 390.8 people per km². Hot Springs is located at 34.5037°N, 93.0552°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71901.

Hot Springs, Arkansas, unfolds within a valley cradled by the Ouachita Mountains, its landscape a verdant embrace of rolling hills and dense forests. It lies 27.0 miles west of Benton, AR (from Benton, AR: bearing 261°T), and is situated 4.0 miles east of Piney. The air here carries a perpetual, subtle humidity, a gentle testament to the abundant waterways and the rich, dark loam that nourishes the abundant foliage. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, often filters down in soft, diffused shafts, illuminating the dewdrops clinging to fern fronds and the mosses that carpet the ancient stones. The terrain itself is a study in gentle ascents and descents, a natural amphitheater where the town’s buildings seem to emerge organically from the surrounding greenery, their red-tiled roofs glinting like scattered embers against the deep, emerald backdrop. The very character of Hot Springs feels interwoven with this verdant embrace, a place where nature's quiet grandeur is a constant, understated companion. The story of Hot Springs is inextricably bound to the thermal waters that give it its name, a natural phenomenon that has drawn visitors for centuries. Long before it was a city, these healing springs were a sacred place for Native American tribes, a neutral ground for healing and respite. Later, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Hot Springs blossomed into a glamorous resort destination, a haven for gamblers, entertainers, and those seeking the purported restorative powers of the mineral-rich waters, with grand bathhouses and opulent hotels rising to meet the demand. While the era of its most extravagant fame has passed, the legacy endures, with historic bathhouses still operating and the surrounding Ouachita National Forest offering a vast expanse for hiking and recreation, a palpable connection to both the town's storied past and its enduring natural allure. The local economy, while diversified, still feels the subtle pull of its heritage, a blend of tourism, healthcare, and the quiet industry of a community deeply connected to its unique geological and historical roots.

About This Hot Springs Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Hot Springs, Arkansas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Hot Springs and Garland County.

Detailed location data for Hot Springs includes the ZIP code (71909), telephone area code (337), county seat of Garland County (Hot Springs), and school district assignment (Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.