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List of hot springs in the United States

This is a dynamic list of hot springs in the United States. The Western states in particular are known for their thermal springs: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming; but there are interesting hot springs in other states throughout the country. Indigenous peoples' use of thermal springs can be traced back 10,000 years, per archaeological evidence of human use and settlement by Paleo-Indians. These geothermal resources provided warmth, healing mineral water, and cleansing.[1] Hot springs are considered sacred by several Indigenous cultures, and along with sweat lodges have been used for ceremonial purposes.[2] Since ancient times, humans have used hot springs, public baths and thermal medicine for therapeutic effects.[3] Bathing in hot, mineral water is an ancient ritual. The Latin phrase sanitas per aquam means "health through water", involving the treatment of disease and various ailments by balneotherapy in natural hot springs.[2]

Hot springs in the United States
USA geothermal springs

Many hot springs are natural rock soaking pools that are only accessible on foot or horseback, while others are developed into resort spas.

Alaska edit

 
Kanuti Hot Springs Area of Critical Environmental Concern, Alaska

Arizona edit

 
Pumpkin Spring, Grand Canyon

Arkansas edit

 
Arkansas hot springs, steam from spring

California edit

 
Mammoth Hot Creek Pools
 
Geothermal areas in Lassen area
 
Aquamarine water pool at Bumpass Hell

Colorado edit

Main article: List of hot springs in Colorado
 
The Mother Spring, Pagosa Hot Springs, Colorado
 
Pagosa Hot Spring, Colorado

Florida edit

Georgia edit

  • Radium Hot Springs, Georgia
  • Warm Springs, Georgia

Hawaii edit

Idaho edit

 
Hot spring near Garden Valley Idaho

Illinois edit

Indiana edit

 
West Baden Springs Indiana 1906

Massachusetts edit

Montana edit

Nevada edit

 
Hot spring in Gerlach, Nevada
 
Diana's Punchbowl, Nevada
 
View across the Elko Hot Hole
 
Fly geyser

New Mexico edit

 
Spence hot spring
 
McCauley Hot Springs, Jemez Springs, NM, USA

New York edit

 
Orenda Spring Tufa Deposits, Saratoga Springs, New York

North Carolina edit

Oregon edit

 
Alvord Hot Springs
 
Bath House on Mansfield property, Breitenbush Hot Springs (thermal mineral springs)

South Dakota edit

Texas edit

Utah edit

 
Fifth Water Hot Springs

Virginia edit

Washington edit

West Virginia edit

Wyoming edit

 
Grand Prismatic Spring 2013, Yellowstone National Park
 
Black Sand Basin
 
Orange Spring Mound at Mammoth Hot Springs

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "A History of Geothermal Energy in America". U.S. Department of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
  2. ^ a b c Bro, Lindsey (2022). Thermal: Healing with Heat - Saunas, Hot Springs & Baths. San Francisco: Chronicle Books. ISBN 978-1-7972-1857-1.
  3. ^ Melillo, L. (1995). "Thermalism in the ancient world". Med Secoli. 7 (3): 461–483. PMID 11623481. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v Berry, George W.; Grim, Paul J.; Ikelman, Joy A. (1980). Thermal Springs List for the United States. Boulder, Colorado: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
  5. ^ a b c d e Gersh-Young, Marjorie (2010). Hot Springs and Hot Pools of the Southwest. Santa Cruz, California: Aqua Thermal. ISBN 978-1-890880-09-5.
  6. ^ "White Sulphur Springs". NoeHill Travels in California: Napa County Points of Interest.
  7. ^ Sloss, Lauren (2022). "Where to Take the Waters: A U.S. Hot Springs Guide". The New York Times.
  8. ^ a b Rose, Karen. "Visit Hawaii Island's Hot Ponds". Hawaii.org. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  9. ^ a b c Erickson, Courtnie (2021-12-16). "Relax And Unwind At These Year-Round Hot Springs In Idaho". OnlyInYourState. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
  10. ^ "Maple Grove Hot Springs - Southern Idaho". Hot Springs Locator. 22 April 2022. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  11. ^ "Visit Pine Flats Hot Spring, A Unique Waterfall Hot Spring In Idaho". www.onlyinyourstate.com. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
  12. ^ a b c d e f g h i Stout, Tom (1921). Montana, Its Story and Biography: A History of Aboriginal and Territorial Montana and Three Decades of Statehood, Under the Editorial Supervision of Tom Stout ... American Historical Society. p. 885.
  13. ^ "A Beauty Spot, Alhambra Hot Springs, Montana". Montana History Portal. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  14. ^ "A Cabin. Alhambra Hot Springs, Montana". Montana History Portal. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  15. ^ a b c d "Mineral Springs Found in Many Parts of State". The Billings Gazette. 1933-07-30. p. 15. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
  16. ^ a b c d Inbody, Kristen (22 February 2018). "Montana hot springs are cool now, but they were awesome in 1910". Great Falls Tribune. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  17. ^ Sanders, Helen Fitzgerald (1913). History of Montana, Volume 2. Chicago, New York: Montana History Portal/Lewis Pub. Co. p. 1207. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  18. ^ Chiasson, Andrew (January 2013). "The Economic, Environmental and Social Benefits of Geothermal Use in Montana" (PDF). GHC Bulletin. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  19. ^ Lund, John W. "Historical Impacts of Geothermal Resources on the People of North America" (PDF). Geo-Heat Center Bulletin Vol 16, No. 4. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  20. ^ "IN HOT WATER: FOR THE LOVE OF NEW MEXICO HOT SPRINGS AND MINERAL BATHS". santafe.com. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  21. ^ National Park Service. "Hot Springs/Geothermal Features". www.nps.gov. Retrieved 2021-02-11.
  22. ^ Walton, John K. (2014). Mineral Springs Resorts in Global Perspective Spa Histories. Taylor & Francis. pp. 175–184. ISBN 9781134920037. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
  23. ^ Majors, Harry M. (1975). Exploring Washington. Van Winkle Publishing Co. p. 33. ISBN 978-0-918664-00-6.
  24. ^ Majors, Harry M. (1975). Exploring Washington. Van Winkle Publishing Co. p. 90. ISBN 978-0-918664-00-6.
  25. ^ Ausley, Christina (October 20, 2020). "Going geothermal: 5 Seattle-area hot springs to soak in this fall". The Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
  26. ^ "Berkeley Springs State Park". Berkeleyspringssp.com. Retrieved 2017-04-25.
  27. ^ a b c d Mayhew, Bradley. Lonely Planet Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks (6th ed.).
  28. ^ "Granite Hot Springs Pool, Bridgerton-Teton National Forest". U.S. Forest Service.

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