
Ruby Valley dominates this section of eastern Elko County, showcasing a landscape defined by seasonal water drainage and historical ranching corridors. The area is characterized by the expansive alluvial fan where Ruby Wash descends from the highlands, carving a path toward the valley floor. The placement of Ruby Wash Rd suggests the continued importance of this route for accessing the remote high-desert basins of Nevada. To the southeast, the terrain shifts near Cabin Run, reflecting the complex hydrography of this high-elevation valley system. This 2021 edition provides a clear picture of the modern land management boundaries, including several townships and ranges such as t29n r59e and t28n r60e, which are critical for tracing property history and public land survey records in this part of the Great Basin.
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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
1955 · Elko
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Elko
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Elko
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · Elko
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1968 · Franklin Lake SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Franklin Lake SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Franklin Lake NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Ruby Lake NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Ruby Lake NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Franklin Lake NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000