Mineral Hot Springs, Colorado
- Mineral Hot Springs, Colorado
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Mineral Hot Springs is a hot springs located in Saguache County, Colorado in the northern San Luis Valley.[1]
Mineral Hot Springs is a platted subdivision but nearly all lots are now owned by the owner of "Joyful Journey" a spa.[2] In addition to the spa there are a couple of private homes on the lots of the subdivision. Mineral Hot Springs is located on Highway 17 about a mile south of its junction with U.S. 285 about 6 miles south of Villa Grove, Colorado. Mineral Hot Springs had a post office from 1911 to 1946.[1]
There have been some facilities at Mineral Hot Springs for most of its history although they have not always been attractive or open to the public including a covered swimming pool, a motel, a cafe, a hotel, and a gas station.[1] Joyful Journey, a modern spa, now occupies the facilities which have been remodeled and modernized.[3]
If not tapped, and hydrostatic pressure is sufficient, the springs emerge from low mounds deposited by the springs. They were a favorite resort of American Indians who valued the hot water and mud for the healing of wounds.
Notes
- ^ a b c Pages 74 to 77 in Postmarks and Places by George Harlan, Golden Bell Press (Copyright 1976), trade paperback, 220 pages
- ^ Records on file with the Saguache County Clerk and Recorder
- ^ Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa, accessed September 20, 2010
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View from the south about 1990
External links
38°10′05″N 105°55′26″W / 38.168°N 105.924°W / 38.168; -105.924
Categories:
- Geography of Saguache County, Colorado
- Hot springs of Colorado
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