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2016 Map of Ruby Lee Reservoir

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Ruby Lee Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Book Cliffs dominate the northern landscape of this region where the high desert meets the irrigated northern edge of the Grand Valley. The map illustrates a complex network of recreational trails and access roads that traverse the ridgelines and drainages, including named paths such as Joe's Ridge, Zippity Do Da, and Chutes & Ladders. These routes navigate the topographic variations between Stove Canyon and the deeply incised Garvey Canyon.

Water management is a central theme in this arid environment, evidenced by the presence of the Government Highline Canal and the Ruby Ditch. These artificial waterways support the transition from the steep terrain of Coal Gulch to the more level valley floor. The Ruby Lee Reservoir stands as a notable water storage feature in the northwest, while several major drainages like Big Salt Wash and Layton Wash provide natural conduits for seasonal runoff from the cliffs above.