Marcellina Mountain and the Ruby Range anchor this high-elevation landscape within the Gunnison National Forest and White River National Forest. The 2016 survey highlights a complex drainage system where Ruby Anthracite Creek, Middle Anthracite Creek, and North Anthracite Creek converge, shaping features like the deep Dark Canyon and the prominent Devils Stairway. The geography is defined by basins and ridges, including Buck Basin, Silver Basin, and Snowline Ridge. Historical land use is evident in the network of pack and stock trails, such as the Munsey Ruby Stock Driveway Trail and the Oh-be-joyful Pass Trail, which provided critical access for high-country grazing and transit. Geologic landmarks like The Dyke and Mount Owen stand as distinctive navigational points in this roadless mountain environment.
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1888 · Anthracite
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1889 · Anthracite
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · Anthracite
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1894 · Anthracite
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1938 · Mt. Gunnison
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1945 · Mount Gunnison
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Montrose
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Leadville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Leadville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Montrose
USGS Topo · 1:250,000