2017 Map of French Butte

About this map

Gifford Pinchot National Forest dominates this high-elevation region of Washington, defined by a complex network of forest development roads that connect isolated peaks and mountain meadows. High points like French Butte, Pinto Rock, and Badger Peak serve as primary landmarks for navigation through the dense drainage basins of Iron Creek and Pinto Creek. The landscape is a study in forest management and recreational land use, featuring specific locales such as Mosquito Meadows and Snyder Pasture alongside prominent geological formations like The Loaf and Kirk Rock. A series of forest roads, including Nat For Dev Rd 77 and Nat For Dev Rd 28, provide the primary access through this timber-rich terrain, crossing over Elk Pass and following the many creek beds that feed the regional watershed.