2018 Map of Ruby

About this map

Ruby sits within a landscape defined by an extensive network of waterways and wetlands along the border of Chippewa and Taylor counties. The central portion of the map is dominated by the Ruby Swamps, a complex hydrologic feature fed by Hay Cr and Christmas Cr. To the south, the Yellow River cuts across the terrain, accompanied by the Yellow River Cem, providing a focal point for local genealogical research in this rural portion of Wisconsin. The map's northern reaches are drained by the Fisher River, while the eastern side is marked by Elder Cr and Miller Cr. This 2018 survey reveals a grid of rural routes such as Co Hwy M and Co Hwy W that navigate the low-lying terrain, illustrating the persistent challenge of settlement and transport in a region defined by its water table.