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Old Maps of Shell, Wyoming for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 13 historic maps of Shell. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Shell, WY maps

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  1. 1898 Map of Bald Mountain, 1957 Print
    1898 Map of Bald Mountain, 1957 Print
    1898 Bald Mountain
    1957 Print · USGS
    The northern Bighorn Mountains appear in the 1890s as a frontier of high-altitude ranching and mining. Trace the early trails leading to the Fortunatus Mill, remote landmarks like Sheldons Ranch, and the isolated settlement of Cloverly.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1901 Map of Bald Mountain
    1901 Map of Bald Mountain
    1901 Bald Mountain
    1901 Print · USGS
    Northern Wyoming's high peaks and timber reserves are captured here at the turn of the century. Researchers can trace early industrial sites like Fortunatus Mill and the isolated settlement of Cloverly near the Shell Creek drainage.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1955 Map of Sheridan, 1973 Print
    1955 Map of Sheridan, 1973 Print
    1955 Sheridan
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Bighorn Mountains meet the Powder River Basin in the 1950s, a period when cattle ranching and coal mining defined the regional economy. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like the Fort Mackenzie Veteran Hospital, the Monarch Coal Mine, and legacy operations such as the Beckton Stock Farm.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1958 Map of Sheridan
    1958 Map of Sheridan
    1958 Sheridan
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Bighorn Mountains meet the high plains in the mid-1950s, revealing a landscape of large-scale ranching and mineral extraction. Trace the legacy of early settlements and industry through the Kleenburn Coal Tipple, Beckton Stock Farm, and the Hidden Dome Oil & Gas Field.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1960 Map of Shell, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Shell, 1962 Print
    1960 Shell
    1962 Print · USGS
    Big Horn County ranching and irrigation are central to this early 1960s study of the Bighorn foothills. Genealogists and historians can trace family land at Flitners Corner, locate Whaley Cem, and map the vital Shell Canal network.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1962 Map of Sheridan
    1962 Map of Sheridan
    1962 Sheridan
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Big Horn Mountains and Powder River country are captured here in the early sixties as energy production and ranching shaped northern Wyoming. Researchers can locate specific sites like the Kleenburn Coal Tipple, Eaton Bros Ranch, and the Fort McKenzie Veteran Hospital.
  19. 1970 Map of Burgess Junction, 1979 Print
    1970 Map of Burgess Junction, 1979 Print
    1970 Burgess Junction
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Bighorn Mountains meet the Tongue River valley in the late 1970s, showcasing a landscape of high-altitude forest and foothill settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail towns of Monarch and Ranchester or locate old mountain landmarks like Steamboat Point and Burgess Junction.
  22. 1979 Map of Burgess Junction
    1979 Map of Burgess Junction
    1979 Burgess Junction
    1979 Print · USGS
    Sheridan County and the Bighorn front are captured in the late seventies as the region balanced mountain wilderness with industrial growth. Local researchers can trace early transportation routes like the Burlington Northern rail line and locate old sites at Kleeburn and Monarch.
  25. 1993 Map of Shell, 1997 Print
    1993 Map of Shell, 1997 Print
    1993 Shell
    1997 Print · USGS
    In the Big Horn Basin during the early nineties, the ranching community of Shell remains centered around its vital water rights and forest access. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Flitners Corner and Whaley Cem.
  28. 2012 Map of Shell, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Shell, 2012 Print
    2012 Shell
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Shell, including Flitners Corner, Reeves Corner, and other nearby areas
  31. 2015 Map of Shell, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Shell, 2015 Print
    2015 Shell
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Shell, including Flitners Corner, Reeves Corner, and other nearby areas
  34. 2017 Map of Shell, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Shell, 2017 Print
    2017 Shell
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Shell, including Flitners Corner, Reeves Corner, and other nearby areas
  37. 2021 Map of Shell, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Shell, 2021 Print
    2021 Shell
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Shell Creek valley comes into focus in this recent study of Big Horn County's ranching landscape. Trace family roots at Shell Cem or follow irrigation history along Whaley Ditch and the Shell Canal.
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