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1973 Map of Ruby

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Ruby
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Ruby Swamps dominate this landscape in north-central Wisconsin, where the border of Chippewa Co and Taylor Co cuts through a dense network of river systems and wildlife management lands. Surveyed in the early 1970s, the map reveals a region defined by its hydrography, with the Fisher River and Yellow River winding through the townships of Ruby, Pershing, and Aurora. Human footprints are sparse but significant, notably the Pershing State Wildlife Area which occupies the northeast corner, providing a glimpse into the conservation efforts of the era.

Local history researchers will find the southern edge particularly informative, where St Johns Ch and the Yellow River Cem sit near the banks of the river. The terrain is crisscrossed by features like the Buckhorn Trail and a Lookout Tower in the northwest, reflecting a landscape utilized for both forestry and recreation. Small-scale industrial activity is evidenced by scattered Gravel Pit locations, while a long Pipeline cuts diagonally across the northern townships.