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1969 Map of Station Butte

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Station Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Ruby Valley dominates this high-desert basin, where the Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge protects the critical marshlands and open waters of Ruby Lake. The map details the hydrology of this arid region, from the South Sump to individual water sources like Station Spring and Woodwards Creek.

Historically significant transport routes traverse the valley floor, most notably the Overland Road. Near the prominent landmark of Station Butte, the survey identifies the Site of Ruby Valley Pony Express Station, marking a vital link in the transcontinental communication network of the mid-19th century. The rugged eastern terrain is defined by the slopes of the Maverick Springs range, contrasting with the flat, marshy expanse of the lake bed to the west.