1944 Map of French Gulch

About this map

The gold mining history of the Klamath Mountains is deeply etched into this French Gulch quadrangle, where a dense network of quartz mines and gulches defines the landscape. The area represents a peak era of hard-rock extraction, with notable operations like the Brown Bear Mine, the Gladstone Mine, and the Milkmaid Mine scattered across the steep drainages of Cline Gulch and French Gulch. Evidence of the industry is widespread, from the Niagara Mill to extensive Tailings deposits along the watercourses.