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2021 Map of Ruby Lake NW

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Ruby Lake NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge dominates this section of the Great Basin, where the high peaks of the Ruby Mountains meet an expansive wetland system. The map documents a complex aquatic environment within the Ruby Valley, featuring numerous managed compartments such as Ruby Lake Unit Ten, Ruby Lake Unit Fourteen, and the Ruby Lake South Marsh. These marshes represent a critical desert oasis, fed by sources like Gardner Spring and organized by features like the Collection Ditch Trl.

Along the western edge, the terrain rises sharply into the Humboldt National Forest through Cave Creek Canyon. Local transit is anchored by Ruby Valley Rd, which skirts the base of the mountains, providing access to high-elevation routes including the Pearl Peak Trl and various segments of the Bressman Trl. This survey captures the delicate balance between the arid Maverick Springs Range to the east and the vital waters of Ruby Lake.