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2021 Map of Ruby Canyon

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Ruby Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Diablo Range and the Las Aguilas Mountains dominate this 2021 survey, which captures the high, rugged boundary between Merced and San Benito counties. The landscape is defined by deep drainage systems such as Ruby Canyon, Buckeye Canyon, and Orogmen Canyon that cut through the sharp rise of Ortigalita Ridge. This modern topographic study reveals a terrain shaped by sparse water resources like S Fork Los Banos Cr and Las Aguilas Cr.

Private landholdings and ranching infrastructure are evident through named routes such as Mc Creery Ranch Rd and Piedra Azul Rd, which provide access to secluded flats like Dairy Flat. The map highlights the vast Los Muertos Valley and Las Aguilas Valley, illustrating the typical basin-and-range topography of this part of the California interior where road networks remain minimal and terrain-driven.