Newman Springs, California Explained

Newman Springs
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:California#USA
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in California
Pushpin Relief:y
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:California
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Lake County
Coordinates:39.1962°N -122.7173°W
Elevation M:658
Elevation Ft:2159

Newman Springs (formerly, Soap Creek Springs) is a set of springs in Lake County, California.At one time there was a resort at the springs.

Location

Newman Springs are on Soap Creek 15miles north of Clearlake Oaks.They are west of Williams.They are at an elevation of 2159 feet (658 m).Soap Creek is named after the borax contained in the spring waters.

Springs

According to G.A. Waring, who visited the springs around 1910,

Resort

The State Mineralogist in 1914 wrote,

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