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2019 Map of Ruby

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Ruby
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Black River winds through the heart of Clyde Township, defining the drainage patterns and historical development of this portion of Saint Clair County. Small residential clusters like Atkins and Ruby are connected by a network of rural roads such as Avoca RD and Wildcat RD, reflecting a landscape deeply rooted in agricultural and local family history. Several small waterways, including Brandywine Drain, Glyshaw Drain, and Mill Creek, underscore the importance of water management in this area west of Lake Huron.

Local researchers and genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of several burial grounds, including Harmony Cem, Ruby Cem, and Kinney Cem. The transition from the more settled southern reaches to the northern community of Blaine is marked by a shift toward larger land parcels and a dense grid of township roads. Features like Brace Drain and Doe Cr further illustrate the intricate hydrography of the thumb region's interior.