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1957 Map of Ruby

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Ruby
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The rugged landscape of the Tumacacori Mountains and Atascosa Mountains dominates this mid-century survey along the international border between the United States and Mexico. Centered on the mining camp at Ruby, the map reveals a remote geography of hardscrabble extraction and cattle ranching. The presence of several workings, including the Dos Amigos Mine, Old Redrum Mine, and St Patrick Mine, illustrates the persistent mineral interest in the canyon country.

Beyond the mining claims, the land is marked by established cattle operations like Bear Valley Ranch and Kane Ranch, while a small Cem stands as a quiet marker of the local community. The eastern portion of the sheet is defined by the significant land boundary of the Luis Maria Baca Grant (Float No 3) and the course of the Santa Cruz R. The intricate network of springs and tanks, such as Agua Cercada Spring and Adobe Spring, highlights the critical importance of water management in this arid borderland environment.