2015 Map of Franklin Lake SE

About this map

Ruby Valley dominates the northern expanse of this 2015 U.S. Geological Survey topographic map, where the high desert terrain of Elko County gives way to a network of seasonal drainage and remote transit corridors. The landscape is defined by its arid geography, with Ruby Wash and Cabin Run cutting across the alluvial fans and basin floor. Transportation in this section of the Great Basin relies on primitive routes, most notably Medicine Spring Rd and Ruby Wash Rd, which follow the natural contours of the valley. These roads reflect the sparse infrastructure of the region, typically utilized for ranching, recreation, and land management. The township and range divisions, including t29n r59e and t28n r59e, provide the primary spatial framework for a territory largely devoid of permanent settlements.