Mineral Hot Springs, Colorado

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 destination 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

  1. 1 2 3 Pages 74 to 77 in Postmarks and Places by George Harlan, Golden Bell Press (Copyright 1976), trade paperback, 220 pages
  2. ↑ Records on file with the Saguache County Clerk and Recorder
  3. ↑ Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa, accessed September 20, 2010

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