2023 Map of French Gulch

About this map

Whitman National Forest land defines much of this terrain, where the Ebell Creek Divide separates the high country drainages. The landscape is marked by a complex network of canyons and gulches, most notably the deep corridor of the Burnt River Canyon and the surrounding Bridgeport Valley. Water resources are a critical feature of the topography, including numerous named springs such as Tule Spring, Mullen Spring, and Cottonwood Spring, alongside the high-elevation Bennett Reservoir. This area in Baker County is characterized by significant topographic relief, with prominent landmarks like Stump Spring Butte and Chicken Peak overlooking the French Gulch and Snowshoe Gulch. The road network is sparse, primarily consisting of Forest Service routes like Deer Creek RD and Clarks Creek RD, reflecting the remote, high-desert character of the region.