2011 Map of Crystal Springs

About this map

Lake Ouachita dominates the northern half of this landscape, its complex shoreline defining the character of Garland County in the early twenty-first century. South of the water, the terrain rises toward Bear Mountain and Gobblers Knob, where a network of forest roads and trails, including Hickorynut Mountain Rd and Rouse Creek Rd, weave through the Ouachita National Forest area. The settlement of Crystal Springs serves as a local hub near the Crystal Springs Landing, while the community of Bear lies further east along Bear Creek. Local history is preserved in several burial sites across the quadrangle, notably Brooks Cemetery, the Buckville Cemeteries, and Lowe Cemetery. The presence of the Rector Lake Dam and the Arkansas Noname 136 Dam reflects the managed water resources and recreational infrastructure that shaped this region's modern development.