How can we locate natural hot springs on our property?

Question

We have purchased a remote lot near Stanley Idaho.
There are hundrefs of natural hot springs in the county.
Is there an inexpensive way of locating a spring before drilling?

Answer 1

Depends on a lot of variables. I would start by searching for aerial photos of the property and doing a detailed walk around. Look for stressed vegetation, wet areas, etc. You may also see linear features if bedrock is near the surface (two connecting features would be a place to look initially). Try contacting an area geologist, or research it yourself by contacting the local USGS office or university (there's a lot of good publications on Idaho geology).

Answer 2

Depending on how hard the soil is you could drill down with a small diameter pipe and measure the temperature of the underground flowing water.
Measuring the temperature of the water is a good way to find a spring, usually the lower the temperature of the water the closer you are to a large spring, your case is different in the aspect you are looking for a hot spring, but i guess the same idea would apply but in reverse.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Use a forked stick! Sounds like folklore right? Yeah, I thought so too, until I saw it done! Amazing! Don;t know how it works, but I bet somebody in Idaho does! Find one of those old-timers!

Answer 5

take a piece of dynamite and blow the crap out of the place. then see if water sprays everywhere. even better move to where there arnt springs!!!

Answer 6

search it on google