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2021 Map of Ruby Valley School

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Ruby Valley School
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Humboldt National Forest and the towering Ruby Mountains dominate the western portion of this landscape, where steep drainages like Lamoille Canyon and Thompson Creek descend into the high desert floor. The transition from the high peaks to the Ruby Valley is marked by a network of drainage-based trails and access roads, including the Colonel Moore North and Colonel Moore South routes.

The eastern valley floor is characterized by an extensive system of wetlands and springs, most notably the Sulphur Hot Springs and the broad reach of Big Meadow. This area supports unique infrastructure like the Llama Ranch Airport, situated along Ruby Valley Rd. The map illustrates a complex hydrologic system where seasonal flows from creeks such as Wines Creek and Carter Creek dissipate into the valley's characteristic marshlands, reflecting a classic Great Basin settlement pattern centered on water availability.