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2015 Map of French Gulch

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of French Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Trinity Mountains define the high country of this Northern California landscape, where the rugged terrain transitions between the Shasta and Trinity county lines. The historic mining corridor of French Gulch serves as a primary point of interest, situated near the confluence of Clear Creek and several steep drainages like Slaughterhouse Gulch and Cline Gulch. To the west, the settlement of Deadwood is reached via the aptly named Brown Bear-Mine Rd, signaling the area's deep-rooted industrial heritage.

Water management and natural landmarks are central to the map, from the engineered Clear Cr Tunnel to the natural beauty of Crystal Creek Falls. Notable topographic markers such as Buckhorn Summit and Hoodley Peaks provide significant elevation context. Local history is etched into the names of the landscape, including Yankee Billy Ridge and George Williams Gulch, reflecting the individuals who once worked these gulches and ridges.