2020 Map of Lava Hot Springs

About this map

Lava Hot Springs occupies the northeastern corner of this landscape, situated along the Portneuf River where it winds past the Lava Hot Springs Airport. The terrain is defined by the high elevations of the Portneuf Range, which creates a complex network of drainages and canyons. Significant among these are Jenkins Canyon to the north and Smith Canyon further south. The map documents numerous water sources critical to this arid high-country environment, including Chatterton Spring, Christenson Spring, and Welcome Spring. Local history is anchored by the Lava Hot Springs Cem located near Henderson Canyon. Transportation routes follow the natural topography, with E Old Oregon Trail Rd and E Hwy 30 tracking the river valley, while secondary roads like Dempsey Creek Rd provide access into the more remote reaches of the range.