According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.4 square miles (21.7 km2), all land.

The city was named for a series of natural springs that are located on the east side of town on Main Street.

The lake is a major tourism draw for swimming, boating, and personal watercraft, complemented by the Little Red River and Sugarloaf Mountain along the eastern portion of the city.

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

On 28 October 1989 30 to 50 young pedestrians rocked the span back and forth until the upstream steel cable of the suspension bridge broke.

The span flipped, the other cable broke and the bridge collapsed and fell 30 feet deep into the river.

[12] Located on the Little Red River, the dam was dedicated in October 1963 by President John F. Kennedy just one month before his assassination.

Public education for elementary and secondary students is provided by: The Clarence Frauenthal House, built in 1914, is home of the Cleburne County Historical Society.