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2018 Map of Ruby Lake NW

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Ruby Lake NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge dominates this section of the Ruby Valley, where the high desert floor meets the steep eastern slopes of the Ruby Mountains. This 2018 survey reveals a complex hydrological landscape defined by managed marsh units, including Ruby Lake North Marsh, Ruby Lake Unit Ten, and Ruby Lake South Marsh. These wetlands provide a stark contrast to the surrounding arid terrain of the Humboldt National Forest to the west and the Maverick Springs Range to the east.

Water sources like Gardner Spring and Indian Creek feed into the marsh system, which is navigated by specialized routes such as Brown Dike. Notable peaks like Pearl Peak and its associated Pearl Peak Spur rise sharply from the valley floor, overlooking the intricate network of ponds and dikes that characterize the refuge. The map also identifies local landmarks such as Cave Creek Canyon and Bressman, illustrating the intersection of natural topography and conservation management.