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2014 Map of Franklin Lake NW

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Franklin Lake NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Ruby Mountains dominate this high-altitude landscape of Elko County, where steep drainage systems like Mica Canyon and Dawley Canyon spill eastward toward the Ruby Valley basin. High-elevation water bodies including Overland Lake and Lost Lake are tucked among the peaks, which include King Peak and Tipton Peak. This territory is primarily contained within the Humboldt National Forest, defined by a series of rugged canyons and creeks such as Overland Cr and Jasper Cr.

Human presence is centered along the valley floor to the east, marked by the Rock House settlement and the route of Old Ruby Valley Rd. The map identifies the Indian Graveyard Basin in the northeast, providing a specific point of interest for local historians and genealogists. In the southeast, the terrain transitions into the wetlands and flats surrounding the northern reaches of Franklin Lake, illustrating the stark contrast between the alpine summits and the arid valley basin.