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1992 Map of Ruby

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Ruby
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1996
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1996

About this map

The Pend Oreille River bisects this mountainous stretch of Washington, carving a deep valley through the Colville National Forest and Kaniksu National Forest. Along the riverbank, the settlement of Blueslide and the community of Ruby mark established points of human activity, connected by the Pend Oreille Valley Road and the Ruby Ferry Road. The presence of the Diamond City (Site) in the northeastern corner highlights a location of previous habitation or industry near the West Branch of Le Clerc Creek.

Elevated terrain such as Ruby Mountain and Hanlon Mtn towers over the valley, while smaller biological refuges like the Little Pend Oreille State Wildlife Area protect the surrounding woods. Notable family or local landmarks like Henry Brown Meadow and Squirrel Meadow indicate early land use in the high country, providing specific points of interest for genealogists tracing local families in the region during the late twentieth century.