1963 Map of Ruby Dam

About this map

The Ruby Dam stands as the central engineering feat in this high-altitude landscape of Madison County, containing the Ruby River Reservoir at a spillway elevation of 5,392 feet. Published in 1965, the map reveals a terrain where water management and ranching intersect, with the Westerly Ranch positioned near the southern reaches of the reservoir. The valley floor is marked by Dredge Tailings, providing a visible record of past alluvial mineral extraction along the river’s path.