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1967 Map of Ruby

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Ruby
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Pend Oreille River carves a deep valley through the northern Washington panhandle, serving as the primary corridor for movement and settlement. Small communities like Blueslide and Ruby are situated along the riverbanks, where the Pend Oreille Valley Road follows the water's course. To the east, the landscape rises into the timbered slopes of the Colville National Forest and Kaniksu National Forest, broken by drainage networks like Le Clerc Creek and its various branches.

Local history is evident at the Diamond City (Site), a former settlement located in the rugged terrain of Dry Canyon north of Hanlon Mtn. The map reveals a land defined by natural resource management and conservation, including the Little Pend Oreille State Wildlife Area. High-altitude features such as Ruby Mountain and the secluded Yocum Lake illustrate the transition from the river valley to the high ridges of the Selkirk Mountains.