Springs
This unnamed warm spring flows at 68°F near Milford in Beaver County at 5,020 feet elevation, producing water 13.9°F above ambient temperatures. Located 357 meters from the nearest road, the spring delivers moderately mineralized water with 558 mg/L total dissolved solids, characterized by notable sodium (71 mg/L) and chloride (110 mg/L) content.
The spring emerges in Beaver County's high desert landscape where the Escalante Desert extends between the Mineral Mountains to the east and the San Francisco Mountains to the west. At 5,020 feet elevation, the area receives 9.5 inches of annual precipitation and 29.2 inches of snow, supporting sparse sagebrush and shadscale communities. The surrounding terrain reflects typical Basin and Range topography with broad, flat valleys between north-south trending mountain ranges. Land use includes livestock grazing and agricultural operations near Milford.
Historical documentation of this spring remains minimal, likely reflecting its modest temperature and flow characteristics. The spring probably served livestock watering for ranchers utilizing the surrounding ranges during Beaver County's settlement period in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Milford developed as a railroad town in the 1880s, becoming a service center for the region's ranching and mining activities.
Visit spring or fall when desert temperatures are moderate. The 357-meter walk from the road crosses relatively flat terrain. Summer heat can be intense in this exposed desert environment; winter brings cold temperatures and occasional snow. No facilities exist nearby; Milford, the nearest town, provides basic services. The spring's modest temperature limits bathing appeal compared to hotter thermal features.
The water at Springs is slightly alkaline (pH 7.5) with 558 mg/L total dissolved solids. It is notably rich in chloride (natural antiseptic with skin health benefits).