2012 Map of Franklin Lake SW

About this map

Ruby Valley serves as the focal point for this high-desert landscape in eastern Nevada, where agricultural life and recreational access meet along the western shore of Franklin Lake. The map details a network of canyons and creeks descending from the surrounding heights, including Wilson Canyon, Longhair Smith Canyon, and Lime Kiln Canyon. Local ranching history is evidenced by the Gardner Ranch and established water sources such as Gardner Spring and Smith Ranch Spring. This area is also a gateway for outdoor exploration, marked by the Ruby Crest National Recreation Trail Head. Surface drainage is defined by seasonal features like Ruby Wash and several creeks, including Harrison Pass Cr and Smiths Cr, which trace the drainage patterns typical of the Great Basin's interior basins.