1968 Map of Ruby Lake SE

About this map

Pony Express Station (Site) stands as a focal point of historical significance in this high-desert landscape of eastern Nevada. Situated along the Overland Road, this site marks a corridor of western expansion that navigated the transition between Ruby Valley and Long Valley. The topography is dominated by the Maverick Springs Range, where a series of water sources including Willow Spring, Salas Spring, and Mountain Spring provided critical sustenance for travelers and livestock in an otherwise arid environment. The presence of Dry Well and ephemeral drainage features like Murry Canyon illustrates the hydraulic challenges faced by those traversing these basins. The map also records the Elko Co White Pine Co line, which follows an Indefinite Boundary through the northern portion of the survey area, emphasizing the remote nature of these high-altitude ranges in the late 1960s.