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2018 Map of Ruby

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Ruby
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Ruby stands as a focal point in this high-desert borderland, situated within the vast expanse of the Coronado National Forest. This region is defined by a series of significant mountain ranges, including the Tumacacori Mountains, Atascosa Mountains, and Pajarito Mountains, which create a complex system of drainages such as California Gulch and Peck Canyon. The landscape is dotted with numerous water sources essential for life in this arid environment, ranging from the Ruby Lakes to high-elevation tanks like Alto Schumaker Tank and named springs such as Savoia Spring and Yanks Spring.

A notable geological feature, the Ramanote Canyon Natural Arch, is found within the folds of Ramanote Canyon. Along the southern edge, the map delineates the international boundary between the United States of America and Mexico, where Tonto Canyon and Flat Top Mtn mark the rugged transition from Arizona into Sonora. The settlement pattern here reflects a history tied to the remote peaks of Montana Peak and Ruby Peak, where narrow canyons provided passage through the high-desert terrain.