2017 Map of French Gulch

About this map

Whitman National Forest land dominates this high-elevation landscape in Baker County, where the topography transitions from the peaks of Chicken Peak and Stump Spring Butte down toward the Bridgeport Valley. The area is defined by its complex network of seasonal water sources and named canyons, such as Dead Horse Canyon and Dark Canyon, which feed into the Burnt River. Evidence of land management and recreation is visible through numerous Forest Service routes like NFD RD 11 Rd and Dark Canyon Rd. Historical naming conventions are preserved through landmarks like Ebell Creek Divide and French Gulch, while the abundance of named springs, including Ridge Top Spring Number Four and High Up Spring, highlights the critical importance of water security for livestock and wildlife in this part of Oregon.