2020 Map of Frenchglen

About this map

Frenchglen sits at the gateway to the high desert, where the lush bottomlands of the Blitzen Valley meet the rising slopes of the Steens Mountain foothills. This area is defined by a complex hydraulic landscape, where the Donner und Blitzen River is diverted into the Warm Springs Canal and Bridge Creek Canal to manage water through the basin. High ground is marked by prominent landmarks such as Jackass Mtn and P Hill, while the western portion of the map descends into the wide expanse of the Catlow Valley. The mapping of features like the Burns Springs Footpath and Bridge Creek Trail indicates a landscape that, while sparsely populated, remains vital for recreation and range management. Numerous water resources, including Griffith Spring Reservoir and Boardgate Waterhole, underscore the importance of water access in this arid Oregon interior.