2013 Map of Magic Hot Springs

About this map

Magic Hot Springs anchors the southeastern corner of this high-desert landscape in Twin Falls County, where thermal activity meets the drainage systems of the Shoshone Basin. The terrain is defined by a series of north-south canyons and drainages, most notably the deep incision of Mule Creek Canyon and the winding course of Shoshone Cr. This area is marked by numerous vital water sources in an otherwise arid environment, including Rattlesnake Springs, Mule Creek Springs, and the aptly named Rock Cabin Spring. Evidence of recreational use and local transit is found in the northeast at the Winter Spring Picnic Area and along the unpaved routes of the Basin Cutoff Rd and Mule Creek Jackpot Rd. The map illustrates a classic Great Basin hydrology pattern, where seasonal streams like Lost Cr and Twin Springs Cr navigate the complex topography of the high plateaus.