2015 Map of Ruby Lake NW

About this map

The Ruby Mountains dominate the western landscape of this Nevada basin, where the high peaks drop into the extensive wetlands of Ruby Lake. This 2015 survey details a complex system of managed waters including Ruby Lake Unit Ten, Ruby Lake Unit Twenty-one, and the Y Pond, illustrating the critical role of water management in the high desert. The small settlement of Ruby Valley sits on the edge of these marshes, linked to the mountains by the Cave Creek Canyon and the Cave Creek Trail. The map also captures the transition from the Humboldt National Forest in the west to the Maverick Springs Range in the east, highlighting landmarks like Gardner Spring and the Brown Dike that define the local geography at the border of Elko and White Pine counties.