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1967 Map of French Gulch

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of French Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Burnt River carves a deep canyon through the heart of the Whitman National Forest in this late 1960s survey of Baker County. The landscape is defined by its verticality and water management, featuring high-elevation markers like Chicken Peak and Stump Spring Butte overlooking a network of gulches and canyons. To the south, the terrain opens into the Bridgeport Valley, where Clarks Cr joins the river system.

Evidence of local resource exploration and monitoring is visible through various Prospects and a Gaging Station located along the riverbank. This era of forest management is well-documented by the numerous named water sources, including Salt Spring No 1 and the Ridge Top Spring No 2 series, which provided essential water points for livestock and forest travelers. The Windy Ridge Trail and several jeep tracks trace the high ground, connecting remote spots like Sheep Flat to the valley below.