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2011 Map of Oh-be-joyful

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Oh-be-joyful
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Pittsburg and Elkton serve as the primary markers of settlement in this high-elevation landscape, where the legacy of hard-rock mining is etched into the terrain. The map details a complex industrial past through numerous named sites like the Paradise Mine, Augusta Mine, and the Ruby Mining Property Mine. These operations were deeply tied to the natural drainage systems of the Slate River and Oh-be-joyful Creek, which carved through the surrounding peaks.

Modern recreation and water management are represented by the Lake Irwin Campground and the Meridian Lake Dam, showing the area's shift from extraction to preservation. Notable high-altitude crossings such as Daisy Pass and Gunsight Pass connect the various basins, including Democrat Basin and Poverty Gulch, providing a clear picture of the historical transport routes used to move ore and supplies through the Ruby Range.