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2017 Map of Ruby

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Ruby
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Pend Oreille River carves a significant path through this portion of northeastern Washington, serving as the primary geographic corridor for the settlements of Blueslide and Ruby. This landscape is defined by the intersection of the Colville National Forest and Kaniksu National Forest, where steep timbered ridges are punctuated by mountain peaks such as Hanlon Mtn and Ruby Mtn.

Evidence of historical land use and early resource exploration is seen in labels like Diamond City and Dry Canyon, alongside remote upland features such as Squirrel Meadow and Yocum Lake. The road network, including the Hanlon Cutoff Rd and various Forest Development Roads, reflects the region's managed wilderness character. Low-lying areas near the river, such as Henry Brown Meadow, highlight the small pockets of level ground available for early homesteading or grazing amidst the dense forest.