The area surrounding Anten Mills is predominantly either farm or crown land; however, golf courses, ski resorts and hiking trails also dot the landscape.

Crown Hill is located at the municipal boundaries of Springwater and Oro-Medonte, just outside the northern city limits of Barrie.

The community holds two major events every year, one in the late winter called Mini-fest,[7] and a slow-pitch tournament that falls on Labour Day weekend.

[8] The community is the birthplace of Hockey Hall of Famer Frank Foyston and is home to Country music star Jason McCoy.

Along with the main centres of Anten Hills, Crown Hill, Elmvale, Hillsdale, Midhurst and Minesing, the township contains the communities of Allenwood, Apto, Craighurst, Crossland, Dalston, Edenvale, Fergusonvale, Grenfel, Hendrie, Langman, New Flos, Orr Lake, Phelpston, Sandy Beach, Saurin, Snow Valley, Vespra Village, Strongville and Vigo.

[17] The Springwater Public Library Board consists of Jane Cocking, Jennifer St-Onge, Evan Chen Adrian Graham, Robert Sturgess, and Stephen Ouderkirk.

[19] The Agricultural Advisory Committee consists of James Drury, Mark Priest (chair),[20] Matt Ververs, and Wanda Maw-Chapman.

[21] The Cultural and Heritage Advisory Committee consists of Hale Mahon (chair),[22] Donna Kenwell, Greg Barker, Catherine Czajkowski, Joan Gannon, and James Crawford.