2014 Map of Frenchglen

About this map

Frenchglen sits at the foot of the western slope of the Steens Mountain, serving as a vital hub in this high-desert basin. This 2014 survey details the complex water management system essential to the region, including the Donner und Blitzen River and the extensive Warm Springs Canal. The landscape is defined by its transition from the steep elevation of Jackass Mtn and P Hill down to the broad expanse of the Catlow Valley. Water security in this arid environment is evidenced by numerous named improvements such as Griffith Spring Reservoir, Kundert Reservoir, and Solomon Canyon Reservoir. Long-established ranching routes and modern access points are noted, including the Steens Mountain Back Country Bywy and the Barret Springs Footpath, which traverse the varied terrain of Waterhole Canyon and the La Voy Tables.