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Montana Geothermal Sites: Hunters Hot Springs
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| Location: N 45.7572 W 110.2572 Nearest town: 15 miles E of Livingston County: PARK Depth: Springs Temperature: 140° F Flow: 1320 gpm TDS: 384 (mg/L) Site ID: MGEOT018 LOCATE AND VIEW VIA NRIS DIGITAL MAP LOCATOR: Allows topos to be resized and access to aerial photographs. |
CHEMISTRY (ppm, mg/L) Site name: HUNTERS Temp: C° 60 TDS: 384 pH: 9.10 Sodium: 85 Potassium: 0.6 Calcium: 0.9 Magnesium: 0.1 Boron: 700.00 SiO2: 65.0 Sulfate: 11.0 Chloride: 18.0 Fluoride: 5.6 |
The Hunters Hot Springs flow of almost 5000 L/min (19,000 gpm), at 59 C (138 F), is one of the most significant geothermal resources in Montana. There are three principal springs and numerous small springs in the immediate area.
The springs are named for Dr. Hunter, a Civil War surgeon, who staked a claim to the springs in 1864. Dr. Hunter worked and developed the springs for about 20 years. In 1909, new owners built the very elegant Hotel Dakota at the site with a swimming pool, vapor baths, solarium, tennis courts, golf course and room for 300 guests. This was one of the premier Montana resorts for 20 years. The Hotel Dakota was destroyed by fire in 1932, and only the swimming pool was reopened. Today nothing remains of the resort.
This considerable heat source is applicable for a variety of direct use facilities including greenhouses, fish ponds, other agricultural uses, spa, and recreational facilities.
