Spring
This 104-degree spring on BLM land near Winnemucca flows 50 degrees above ambient air temperature, making it one of Humboldt County's hotter thermal features. Recent USGS data confirms 40°C temperatures with moderately mineralized water containing 660 mg/L total dissolved solids. A short walk from Woodward Road provides open public access.
At 4,100 feet elevation in northern Nevada's high desert, the spring emerges from terrain managed by the BLM's Humboldt River Field Office. The setting receives 8.8 inches of annual precipitation and 19 inches of snow, with average air temperatures of 53.9°F creating conditions 50 degrees cooler than the spring water. Sagebrush and desert scrub vegetation typical of the Great Basin surround the site. The spring sits 156 meters from Woodward Road in open rangeland subject to multiple-use management.
Visit during spring or fall when temperatures moderate from summer's heat and winter's snow. The 156-meter walk from Woodward Road crosses open terrain requiring sturdy footwear. High mineral content makes the water unsuitable for drinking. Winnemucca, 20 miles away, provides services and supplies. Winter access may require checking road conditions after storms.
Historical records for this unnamed thermal feature remain limited. The generic designation "SPRING" suggests it lacks documented Indigenous or settler naming traditions. The site falls within traditional Northern Paiute territories, though specific use of this spring is not recorded in available sources.
The water at Spring is slightly alkaline (pH 8.3) with 660 mg/L total dissolved solids.
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