2014 Map of Ruby

About this map

The settlement of Ruby sits at the base of Ruby Peak and Chiminea Peak in a remote stretch of southern Arizona along the international border. This high-desert terrain is characterized by a dense network of water features critical for survival, including Ruby Lakes, Footes Spring, and numerous tanks like Broken Tank and Salty Tank. The landscape is dominated by the Coronado National Forest, encompassing the Tumacacori Mountains and the Atascosa Mountains. Notable geological landmarks such as the Ramanote Canyon Natural Arch and Hells Gate punctuate the drainage systems of Sycamore Canyon and Ramanote Canyon. The border with the United States of America Estados Unidos Mexicanos defines the southern extent of the map, where canyons like Old Glory Canyon and Warsaw Canyon cut through the rugged slopes of the Pajarito Mountains. This survey provides a precise look at the canyons and gulches that once supported mining and ranching interests in this borderland.