Izzenhood Ranch Springs
Izzenhood Ranch Springs produces 88-degree water at 4,720 feet elevation on working ranch property near Battle Mountain. Recent USGS measurements recorded 28.5 degrees Celsius with total dissolved solids of 237 milligrams per liter. The spring sits 1,455 meters from Rock Creek Ranch Road, requiring short walk across rangeland to access.
The spring emerges in Lander County's ranching valleys where thermal features have historically supported agricultural operations. Average air temperatures reach 52.1 degrees Fahrenheit with 10.5 inches of annual precipitation and 24.2 inches of snow, creating cold high-desert conditions. The landscape consists of sagebrush range interspersed with pastures and ranch infrastructure at this working cattle operation elevation.
Access likely requires permission from ranch owners as the spring sits on private working land. The remote location and agricultural setting make this unsuitable for casual visitation. Spring through fall provides best conditions when ranch roads are passable. Respect private property boundaries and working ranch operations. Battle Mountain provides nearest services and accommodations.
The Izzenhood name references the ranching family that established operations in this district, utilizing the thermal spring for livestock and domestic water. The feature represents the common Nevada pattern of ranch-based thermal springs that became central to agricultural settlement. The spring continues to flow on private ranch property today.
The water at Izzenhood Ranch Springs is slightly alkaline (pH 7.3) with 237 mg/L total dissolved solids.
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