2011 Map of Shell Butte

About this map

Shell Butte rises as a prominent landmark in this corner of Fallon County, overlooking a landscape defined by an intricate network of drainages and early 21st-century water management. The terrain is etched by the meandering courses of Beaver Creek and the Fork of Beaver Creek, which dominate the eastern and central portions of the quadrangle. Agricultural infrastructure is evident through features like Stark Dam and Halmans Number 1 Dam, indicating the importance of water catchment in this semi-arid region. A systematic grid of local transit is established by thoroughfares such as Road 678 and Road 619, which provide access to the remote sections of the county. The map also captures the headwaters of Cannonball Creek and Cabin Creek, reflecting the complex hydrologic patterns that have shaped the ranching and land-use history of this Montana prairie.