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2011 Map of Ruby Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Ruby Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Bozeman Corundum Mine and the Elk Creek Corundum Mine highlight the industrial mineral history of this Gallatin County landscape. Situated near the prominent Ruby Mountain, these sites reflect the area's geological significance for corundum extraction. The terrain is defined by complex drainage systems, with Camp Creek and the West Fork Camp Creek feeding into the northern reaches, while the southeastern corner is marked by the course of the Gallatin River.

Irrigation and access are evident through the long trace of Williams Ditch and the presence of Harringer Bridge. To the south, the geography transitions into the Spanish Creek Basin and the Spanish Breaks, illustrating a largely rural and undeveloped expanse. Local landmarks like Green Hollow and Merritt Gulch provide specific points of interest for those studying the physical and nomenclature history of this Montana region.