2011 Map of French Mountain

About this map

French Mountain stands as a prominent landmark in this section of Clearwater County, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of drainage systems and narrow gulches. This survey illustrates the area's history of extraction and seasonal settlement, notably at Camp Fifty-Seven and the resource-rich Oxford Meadows. The drainages of Elk Creek and Orogrande Creek are punctuated by named geographic features that suggest a legacy of prospecting, including Business Gulch, China Gulch, and Fidelity Gulch. The presence of the Oxford Mine and Campbell Mine near the northern boundary provides evidence of the mining activity that once drove local exploration. Much of the movement through this terrain is captured along the winding French Mountain Rd, which connects these remote camps and meadows across the high country.