Near Hagerman in Twin Falls County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)

Thousand Springs

Photographed By Rebecca Maxwell, June 1, 2010

1. Thousand Springs Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Old lava flow changed the geologic structure of this area and thus created a multitude of famous springs here.

Over thousands of years, volcanic activity repeatedly spread lava over the Snake River plain, slowly forcing the river southward in a great curve. Successive channels of the river and its tributaries were filled with spongy lava, and became both reservoirs and underground conduits gathering water from far to the northeast. Torrents from one or more of these buried channels burst forth on the opposite canyon wall.

Erected by Idaho Historical Society. (Marker Number 166.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features. In addition, it is included in the Idaho State Historical Society series list.

Location. 42° 44.742′ N, 114° 51.071′ W. Marker is near Hagerman, Idaho, in Twin Falls County. Marker is on U.S. 30 at milepost 187,, 0.1 miles south of Chisholm Drive, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hagerman ID 83332, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers

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are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Salmon Falls (a few steps from this marker); Fishing Falls (approx. 2.3 miles away); Payne's Ferry (approx. 2.3 miles away); "The People" (approx. 3.8 miles away); Where are the Fossils? (approx. 3.8 miles away); A Changing Climate (approx. 3.8 miles away); Sediments and Fossils (approx. 3.8 miles away); Ancient Lakes (approx. 3.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hagerman.

Thousand Springs and Salmon Falls Markers Along U.S. 30 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Rebecca Maxwell, June 1, 2010

2. Thousand Springs and Salmon Falls Markers Along U.S. 30

Thousand Springs image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Rebecca Maxwell, June 1, 2010

3. Thousand Springs

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2010, by Rebecca Maxwell of Boise, Idaho. This page has been viewed 1,080 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 6, 2010, by Rebecca Maxwell of Boise, Idaho. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.