2015 Map of Franklin Lake SW

About this map

Ruby Valley and the eastern slopes of the Ruby Mountains dominate this landscape, where the high desert floor meets the rugged western terrain of the Humboldt National Forest. The map documents a complex drainage system flowing from the heights into the seasonal waters of Franklin Lake, including Harrison Pass Cr, Smiths Cr, and Gardner Cr. The human geography of the valley is defined by long, straight north-south roads like Ruby Valley Rd and CR-788, alongside family-named sites such as Smith Ranch Spring and Gardner Spring. Numerous canyons, including Wilson Canyon, Longhair Smith Canyon, and Lime Kiln Canyon, provide geographic context for the varied topography that transitions from the forested peaks down to the expansive basin of Ruby Wash.