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2014 Map of Ruby

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Ruby
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Black River carves a deep, winding path through this portion of Saint Clair County, creating a series of sharp oxbows and bluffs that define the local topography. At the heart of these bends lies Ruby, a settlement situated near the confluence of Mill Creek and the main river channel. This 2014 survey documents a landscape where agricultural heritage and early 21st-century residential growth meet, centered on crossroads like Atkins and the northern hamlet of Blaine.

Genealogists can find several established burial grounds scattered across the townships, including Westbrook Cem, Ruby Cem, and Harmony Cem to the west, with Kinney Cem located further east. The drainage of the land is meticulously detailed through a network of named waterways such as Milwaukee Cr and various historical agricultural features like Brandymore Drain and Glyshaw Drain, which highlight the long-standing management of the local watershed for farming and development.