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2017 Map of French Mountain

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of French Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

French Mountain and the high peaks of the Cascade Range dominate this portion of the Willamette National Forest in the mid-2010s. The landscape is defined by its dramatic verticality, where ridges like English Mtn and Lowder Mtn overlook a complex network of glacial and volcanic depressions including The Potholes and Pothole Meadow. The drainages of French Pete Cr and Olallie Cr carve through the terrain, supporting isolated wetland environments like Quaking Aspen Swamp and Olallie Meadows.

Forest access is maintained via a system of dedicated service routes, including Natl Forest Develop Road 1993 Rd, which navigates the high passes near Horsepasture Mtn. These roads provide the primary corridors for managing the timber and ecological resources of the region. The map reveals a wilder character in the southern reaches, where landmarks like Pyramid Mtn rise above the secluded flats of Bear Flat.