Givens Hot Springs in Canyon County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Givens Springs
Photographed by Lester J Letson
1. Idaho Transportation Department sign for Givens Springs
has been a popular attraction
for thousands of years.
A winter village site for about 5000 years, these hot springs had large pit houses typical of plateau communities northwest of here from 4,300 to about 1,200 years ago. After that, small huts used by Great Basin tribes became fashionable. Deer, rabbits and river mussels sustained the winter camp. After 1842, emigrants using an Oregon Trail alternate also patronized Givens Springs.
Erected by Idaho Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 358.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Resources • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Idaho State Historical Society series list.
Location. 43° 24.95′ N, 116° 42.383′ W. Marker is in Givens Hot Springs, Idaho, in Canyon County. It can be reached from Marsing Murphy Road (State Highway 78) 0.2 miles east of Poplar Drive, on the right when traveling east. Located 10 miles Southeast of Marsing, Idaho, a right turn off of Highway 55 onto Highway 78. The largest nearby town is Nampa, Idaho, a half hour away. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11309 Hwy 78, Melba ID 83641, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Snake River Plain and in Greater Boise. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
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Photographed by Chris English, October 20, 2022
2. Givens Springs Marker
Looking West at the Given's Springs property
Photographed by Lester J Letson
3. Hot Spring Origin
140 degree water spouts from this open hot spring back behind the trees on the property. The water is cooled down and filtered before it is used in the bathes and swimming pool.
Photographed by Lester J Letson
4. Givens Hot Springs naturally heated indoor swimming pool
The current pool and structure were built in 1952 replacing a 1930's pool.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2011, by Lester J Letson of Fresno, California. This page has been viewed 1,291 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 14, 2011, by Lester J Letson of Fresno, California. 2. submitted on October 21, 2022, by Chris English of Phoenix, Arizona. 3, 4. submitted on September 14, 2011, by Lester J Letson of Fresno, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
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