1961 Map of Ruby

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Black River meanders deeply through the center of this St. Clair County landscape, its winding course defining the borders of the Port Huron State Game Area. The early 1960s terrain is marked by a blend of dense woodlots and a grid of rural roads such as Wildcat Road and Norman Road that connect small agricultural hubs. The Chesapeake and Ohio railroad cuts across the southern and western reaches, serving settlements like Ruby and Glyshaw. Local genealogy is well-represented by several institutional landmarks, including Harmony Cem, Kinney Cem, and schools like the Sunrise Sch and Red Sch. The presence of numerous Gravel Pits along the river bluffs indicates the local extractive industry that shaped the economy alongside traditional farming in townships like Grant and Clyde.