Springs & Water Sources
Springs, wells, tanks, and seasonal water sources of Grant County, NM. Water determined where towns, mines, and ranches survived — and where they didn't.
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Faywood Hot Springsspring
active 1912–1912 · lost place
A resort advertised for treating rheumatism, kidney ailments, and stomach troubles, with a modern hotel and perfect climate.
16 claims
Gila Riverwater source
lost place
River near whose headwaters Whitehill and Emery were prospecting.
5 claims
Mimbres Riverwater source
lost place
The Mimbres River was a place where people lived, but no further details about its historical significance are provided.
4 claims
New Riverspring
active 1850–1851 · lost place
A miraculous spring or river that appeared in the desert near Cooke's Well during 1850-51, caused by a sand bar below Yuma.
3 claims
Bear Creekwater source
The creek where gold was discovered in 1860, sparking the Pinos Altos gold rush.
2 claims · 📍
Mimbres Hot Springsspring
active 1890–1890 · lost place
Forty-two springs in Grant County, about thirty-five miles from Hillsborough, gaining reputation as a resort.
2 claims
Elephant Buttewater source
lost place
Elephant Butte is the site of a major reclamation service project in the Rio Grande Valley.
1 claim
Lake Jululeewater source
lost place
A lake whose waters changed from salt to fresh, attributed to the Colorado River overflow.
1 claim
Aisne riverwater source
lost place
River north of the Argonne forest near Grand Pré.
0 claims
Apache Creekwater source
lost place
Residence of Emmy Porter (Mrs. Joe Porter).
0 claims
Ash Springsspring
Location near where R. B. Hall and R. S. Hall are believed to have been killed.
0 claims · 📍
Balcone's Creekwater source
lost place
The location near Balcone where Major Eckles was shot.
0 claims
Big Dry Creekwater source
lost place
Location about seven miles above Siggins' place where fresh bear sign was discovered.
0 claims
Cane Springsspring
lost place
Location about one-half mile from where a body was found on the west slope of Cook's Peak range.
0 claims
Carter's Riverwater source
lost place
River by which Allen finally reached the main Colorado.
0 claims
Cedar Springsspring
lost place
Location south of which the Wham robbery occurred in a narrow gorge.
0 claims
Cherry Creekwater source
lost place
Geographic landmark in Round Up District No. 2.
0 claims
Chicken Creekwater source
lost place
Creek in Grant County where Nan Ranch is located.
0 claims
Chloride Creekwater source
lost place
Creek location where Oscar Piontenhauer and Fred Bumbaugh were killed by Indians.
0 claims
Colorado Riverwater source
lost place
River over which the ferry was erected near its junction with the Gila.
0 claims
Cooke's Wellwater source
lost place
A desert watering point approximately ten miles from where the emigrant party halted.
0 claims
Cow Springspring
lost place
A location approximately eight miles from where the narrator made camp.
0 claims
Cow Springsspring
lost place
Location near where Morris Cloney was thrown from his horse.
0 claims
Diamond Creekwater source
lost place
Location of Ralph Moore's ranch near the scene of the Moore-Cantwell tragedy.
0 claims