1979 Map of French Gulch

About this map

Gold mining history is etched into the landscape of the Trinity Mountains on the Shasta and Trinity county border. The map documents an extensive network of mineral extraction sites, including the Brown Bear Mine, Deadwood Mine, and the Black Tom Mine. These operations follow the steep drainage of French Gulch and its tributaries like Scorpion Gulch. The settlement of French Gulch serves as a focal point near Clear Creek, where industrial evidence such as Dredge Tailings remains visible. To the south, the Whiskeytown Shasta Trinity National Recreation Area includes modern infrastructure like the Judge Carr Powerplant and Surge Chamber. Historical transportation routes are represented by the Lewiston Turnpike, while remote outposts such as Shingle Shanty and the Crystal Creek Conservation Camp occupy the high country.