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2012 Map of Ruth

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Ruth
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Ruth and its surroundings serve as a significant center of industry and mineral exploration in White Pine County. The landscape is defined by extensive earthworks and waste management areas, including the Puritan Dump, Stillwater Dump, and the massive Copper Flat. These features underscore the legacy of large-scale open-pit mining in the district. Smaller historically important settlements like Mineral City and Lane City are linked along the corridor leading toward Ely, while the Lane Post Office and Ruth Post Office mark the civic hubs for the resident workforce.

Recreational geology is highlighted by the Garnet Fields Rockhound Area near Garnet Hill, a rare indicator of the region's specific mineralogical interest beyond industrial copper production. The surrounding terrain, from Jupiter Ridge to the narrow passage at Hercules Gap, is drained by Gleason Creek, which flows past landmarks like the Robust Mill. This documentation provides a clear view of the complex relationship between high-altitude settlements and the intensive extraction required to support them.