Explore Hot Springs, Arkansas, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Hot Springs, Arkansas. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Arkansas or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Hot Springs.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Hot Springs |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Garland County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 34.489442 |
| Longitude | -93.050254 |
| Population | 37,930 |
| Density | 390.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 71901, 71909, 71910 |
| Area Code | 870 |
| County Seat | Hot Springs |
| School District | Hot Springs School District |
Hot Springs emerges from a landscape defined by deep, forested hollows and the quiet persistence of ancient, mineral-rich thermal waters. It lies 12.1 miles south-southwest of Hot Springs Village, AR (from Hot Springs Village, AR: bearing 196°T), and is situated 4.0 miles east of Piney. The earth here holds a peculiar warmth, influencing the dense canopy of pine and hardwood that blankets the surrounding ridges. Hot Springs Creek winds its way through the terrain, carving a path that has dictated the movement of both wildlife and people for generations. A few miles to the west, the land rises toward the prominence of West Mountain, while the nearby depression known as The Gorge adds a dramatic fold to the local topography. At dusk, the light catches the rising steam in the valley, casting long, soft shadows over the Valley Street Skate Park, where the rhythmic clatter of wheels against concrete provides a modern counterpoint to the stillness of the woods.
History in Hot Springs began with the recognition of the thermal waters as a place of healing, attracting those who sought relief from their ailments long before the area was formally organized. Early settlers transformed the site into a destination, eventually building elaborate bathhouses that defined the architectural character of the main thoroughfare. Throughout the decades, Hot Springs grew from a frontier outpost into a bustling retreat where the architecture reflects a blend of classical grandeur and the utilitarian needs of a health-seeking populace. The town evolved through cycles of prosperity, maintaining a connection to its origins while adapting to the changing expectations of travelers who arrived by rail and eventually by road to experience the unique geology of the region.
Economic life in Hot Springs relies heavily on the service and hospitality sectors, supported by a steady flow of visitors drawn to the natural springs and the surrounding woodland. Infrastructure development has followed the demand for accessibility, with roads winding through the hilly terrain to link the various commercial hubs. While the local economy is anchored by tourism, it is also sustained by professional services and small-scale manufacturing that utilize the regional resources. Educational opportunities are provided through local institutions that prepare residents for the workforce, ensuring that the daily operations of the area remain stable. The proximity of Desoto Lake offers a quiet space for local water management and recreation, serving as a functional and scenic asset for those who live and work in the vicinity.
Cultural identity in Hot Springs is shaped by a long-standing appreciation for the natural environment and a vibrant calendar of community gatherings. Major annual events draw crowds to the streets, fostering a sense of shared experience that defines the local spirit. Visitors often venture out to see the Garvan Gardens Falls, which provides a natural display of water and stone that complements the town's focus on its geological heritage. Notable figures, including the professional baseball players who once utilized the area for spring training, have left a mark on the local legacy, grounding the town in a tradition of athletic endeavor. Whether exploring the trails near the ridges or participating in the localized festivals, the people of Hot Springs maintain a pace of life that values both historical preservation and the quiet, enduring beauty of the Arkansas landscape.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Coordinates: 34.489442, -93.050254. 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 Hot Springs includes the ZIP code (71901, 71909, 71910), telephone area code (870), county seat of Garland County (Hot Springs), and school district assignment (Hot Springs School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |