2015 Map of Ruby

About this map

The small settlement of Ruby anchors this rural landscape along the boundary of Chippewa and Taylor counties. The area is defined by a dense network of waterways, including the Fisher River to the north and the Yellow River to the south. Central to the topography are the Ruby Swamps, a significant wetland complex that suggests the low-lying, poorly drained nature of this glaciated terrain. To the south, the Yellow River Cemetery sits near the river's edge, serving as a primary point of interest for genealogists researching early families in this remote section of the Northwoods. The map's grid-like road system, featuring routes like Co Hwy W and Co Line Rd, navigates around the numerous tributaries of Christmas Creek and Hay Creek, illustrating how the drainage patterns dictated the placement of local homesteads and travel corridors during this period.