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Springs similar to those near the Tipton ranch house rise at three
places between Sellicks and Tip tons springs, along the edge of meadow-
land on the south side of the road. One of these, which is about 1
mile southwest of Tiptons, does not form a noticeable stream, but it
makes a considerable meadow area. Two other springs rise at points
about one-third of a mile and 1J miles west of it. Each of these
western springs yields about 50 gallons a minute of water 60° to 64°
in temperature. They form small areas of meadowland and also
serve as watering places for cattle.
SECRET SPRINGS (LASSEN 12).
Secret Springs are on the southern border of the valley land, about
4 miles east of Tiptons Springs. They yield a flow of perhaps 50 or
60 gallons a minute that forms the usual meadow area, but their
water has not been efficiently used.
SHEEP SPRINGS (LASSEN 11).
Sheep Springs, 4J miles northeast of Tiptons Springs, form a water-
ing place for range cattle and have also been used to some extent for
irrigating garden and meadow tracts.

SPANISH SPRING (LASSEN 5).
Spanish Spring issues on the slope 14 miles north of the Tipton
ranch, near the home of a settler in the region. The spring yields a
considerable amount of water that lias been used for domestic and
garden supply.
ARTESIAN SPRINGS ON SOUTH SIDE OF SHINNS PEAK (LASSEN 6).
Springs that yield perhaps 100 gallons a minute of water noticeably
above the normal temperature of this region (about 55°) issue on the
southern side of Shinns Peak. Although they are at a considerable
elevation above the valley land, it seems probable that, like others in
the region, they issue from porous, tuffaceous beds and are of struc-
tural artesian character.

ARTESIAN SPRINGS NEAR SMOKE CREEK (LASSEN 7).
Near the eastern border of the State water in considerable quantity
issues from the slopes near Smoke Creek and forms a tributary of this
stream. The rocks, as in most parts of Lassen County, consist of
lava with interbedded tuffaceous layers that form excellent water
carriers.

ARTESIAN SPRINGS NEAR HEAD OF RUSH CREEK (LASSEN 13).
Springs that strongly resemble those near Smoke Creek issue a few
miles away on slopes near the head of Rush Creek and render it
perennial in its upper course. They are too remote, however, to have
become of use other than as a watering place for range stock.