Near Holbrook in Oneida County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Twin Springs
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 14, 2018
1. Twin Springs Marker
This was a major campground in the days of the California Gold Rush after Hudspeth's Cutoff brought the trail by here in 1849
Except in wet seasons, there was no water for 22 miles to the east. Parties often had to travel late into the night across that rough country to reach these two great springs and avoid the hardships of a dry camp. From here they had two more tough ranges to cross before reaching the new perils of the Humboldt and high Sierra. You can still see their trail winding up the hill to the west.
Erected by Idaho Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 282.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the California Trail, and the Idaho State Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.
Location. 42° 15.78′ N, 112° 45.75′ W. Marker has been reported damaged. Marker is near Holbrook, Idaho, in Oneida County. It is at the intersection of Rockland Highway and County Road 002, on the right when traveling south on Rockland Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in Idaho’s Bear River Country. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 15 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: Twin Springs Historic Site (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lake Bonneville (approx. 15 miles away).
More about this marker. The location of this marker is described as: "On county road six miles south of state highway (37)." -- Idaho Highway Historical Marker Guide.
Also see . . . California National Historic Trail. (Submitted on October 2, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 14, 2018
2. Twin Springs Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 976 times since then and 111 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 2, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
