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Idaho thermal spring

Elk Creek Hot Springs #1

Idaho hot spring with a recorded high of 129 F.

Recorded high
129°F
Recorded low
129°F
Reported use
Not reported
Coordinates
43.4232, -114.6278

Map

IDWR station
01N 15E 14ADA1S
Celsius
54°C recorded high

Source Notes

5 spring vents and numerous seeps; temp range 44-55; Mitchell and others 1980 list temp as 52 C in Table 4; Young and Mitchell, 1973 listed temp as 53.5 C and estimated discharge as 15 gpm. Is spring being used for thermal application?

IDWR records are useful for location and temperature context. Conditions, access, ownership, closures, and safety can change.

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