2004 Map of Ruby

About this map

The mining settlement of Ruby sits at the western edge of the Coronado National Forest, serving as a central hub for the mineral-rich mountains of Santa Cruz County. This 2004 survey details a landscape defined by its extractive history, showing numerous prospects and adits clustered near the Montana Mine and Oro Blanco Mine. To the south, the international border with Mexico runs through the Pajarita Wilderness, where the terrain rises toward Flat Top Mountain and Manzanita Mountain. The map illustrates a complex network of water management features necessary for survival and industry in this arid environment, including Pantago Tanks, Salty Tank, and the White Rock Dam. The presence of the California Mine and Dos Amigos Mine further south highlights the intensive exploration that once dominated this section of the Tumacacori Mountains.