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1997 Map of French Mountain

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of French Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Willamette National Forest preserves a landscape of high-elevation peaks and protected wilderness in this late-1990s survey. Central to the map is the Three Sisters Wilderness, where the terrain is marked by significant topographical landmarks such as Olallie Mountain, French Mountain, and English Mountain. The drainage patterns of the Mc Kenzie Blue River basin are clearly visible, with Separation Creek and Horse Creek cutting deep into the forest.

Operational forest management is evident at the Olallie Guard Station and the high-elevation Olallie Lookout, which overlooks the expansive Olallie Meadows. The map also captures specialized ecological features like the Quaking Aspen Swamp and The Potholes. For those studying the hydrology of the Cascades, the locations of Karl Lake and Ruth Lake near Lowder Mountain, along with the Mosquito Creek Falls, provide specific points of reference for the region's natural history.