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1990 Map of Ruby Dome

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Ruby Dome
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Ruby Dome and Mount Gilbert anchor this high-altitude landscape within the Ruby Mountains, where steep drainage systems like Kleckner Creek and Mahogany Creek have carved deep basins. The terrain is characterized by a high concentration of alpine water bodies, including Echo Lake, Island Lake, and the Dollar Lakes, all situated within the protected bounds of the Humboldt National Forest.

Evidence of historical extraction is scattered across the southern slopes, most notably at the American Beauty Mine and the Battle Creek Mines near Battle Creek. These sites, along with various marked prospects and an Open Pit Mine, suggest a period of intensive mineral exploration in the rugged canyons. A network of pack trails serves as the primary infrastructure, connecting remote high points like Snow Lake Peak and Wines Peak to the lower canyons.