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1994 Map of French Mountain

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of French Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

French Mountain anchors this rugged landscape in the heart of the Clearwater National Forest as it was documented in the mid-1990s. The terrain is defined by complex drainage systems and ridges, notably the Shanghai Divide which separates the Shanghai Creek watershed from the surrounding mountains. Mining history is evident in the northern reaches, where the Oxford Mine and Campbell Mine are located near Oxford Meadows.

Evidence of historical settlement and resource management appears through labels such as Camp 57 (Site), suggesting former timber or mining encampments. Numerous waterways like Orogrande Creek and the Little North Fork Clearwater River cut through steep valleys, often accompanied by specifically named ravines such as Bacon Gulch and Business Gulch. This map provides a detailed view of the forest's topographic character and the legacy of its industrial activity.