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1978 Map of Ruth Lake

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Ruth Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Ruth Lake serves as the dominant feature of this Trinity County landscape, formed by the Robert W Matthews Dam along the Mad River. The map captures a transition between the Six Rivers National Forest and Trinity National Forest, where the topography is defined by prominent ridges like Hetten Ridge and deep river valleys. The presence of the Ueland Place (Site) and the Old Womans Home indicates early settlement patterns and cattle ranching history, as does the Old Wilburn Ranch located south near the Hettenshaw Valley.

Loggers and land researchers will find significant markers such as Rutledge Opening and Boles Opening, alongside various gaging stations and springs like Waggit Spring. The transportation network is anchored by Zenia Road and the Pipeline Road, providing access to the campgrounds and boat ramps that mark the lake's recreational development. Natural landmarks like Devils Backbone and Mad River Rock offer fixed points for geologists and hikers studying the remote Trinity backcountry.