Page 32 - 1915, Springs of CA.

32 SPEINGS OP CALIFORNIA.

The sulphur springs, most of which issue in the Coast Ranges, are
described in an order that takes partial account of their present im-
portance by beginning with those north of San Francisco Bay and
proceeding northward through the Coast Ranges, then considering
those in the western part of the State, south from San Francisco,
next those in the Siskiyous and the Sierra, and finally a few in the
eastern desert region. (See Pis. I and III, in pocket.)
The more notable saline springs are taken up in geographic order
beginning in the north. Saline springs and salt licks and desert alka-
line springs worthy of special note are then considered, after which
several magnesic springs and a few iron springs are described. (See
PL I, in pocket.)
The artesian springs are discussed in geographic order, beginning
in the south, where some of the most noteworthy rise; the large cold
springs are taken up in order from the north, as the most important
are found in that part of the State. (See PL I, in pocket.)
As the perennial springs have no distinctive features that warrant
their separation into groups, they are taken up in geographic order,
beginning in the north and proceeding southward through the eastern
part of the State and then northward through the Coast Ranges.
(See PI. I, in pocket.)
In the order of discussion of the springs as well as their classifica-
tion it was found impracticable to adhere strictly to definite rules.
Although the arrangement does not permit consecutive numbering
of the springs, the method of numbering by counties is believed to
enable the position of any spring to be readily found on the map
(PL I).
HOT SPRINGS.

ARROWHEAD HOT SPRINGS (SAN BERNARDINO 36).
Along the western base of the San Bernardino Mountains in southern
California hot springs issue at several places. The largest group,
Arrowhead Hot Springs, is situated on the granitic slopes about 7
miles east of north from San Bernardino and about 500 feet above
the valley land. The approximate position of these springs is marked
on the mountain side above them by an area of scanty vegetation in
the shape of an arrowhead several acres in extent (PL IV, A).
Indian legends associate this peculiar landmark with the springs,
and the early immigrants also attached significance to the remark-
able sign.
At these springs a hotel and baths were early erected. This hotel
was burned several years ago and the present structure, a three-story
building containing 90 furnished rooms, was completed about 1907.
Very good bathing arrangements are provided and the place is easily
reached by electric car from San Bernardino.