2024 Map of French Mountain

About this map

Clearwater National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape, where the summit of French Mtn stands as a prominent landmark. The area is defined by a dense network of watercourses and gulches, including French Creek and Elk Creek, which feed into the wider drainage systems of the region. Historically, the presence of Arnett Meadows and Oxford Meadows suggest points of interest for early travelers or stockmen through these timbered reaches. Transportation through the area relies on French Mountain Rd and Co Rd 250, which navigate the steep drainage divides. A legacy of prospecting is hinted at by features such as China Gulch, Business Gulch, and Fidelity Gulch, names that often reflect the era of mineral exploration in the Idaho backcountry.