2014 Map of Shell Butte

About this map

Shell Butte rises as a prominent landmark in this section of eastern Montana, overlooking a landscape defined by the drainage networks of Beaver Cr and Cabin Cr. The area is marked by a legacy of transport and access, featuring historic routes like the Custer Camp Trl and the Snake Trl. These trails, alongside modern thoroughfares like MT-7, indicate a long history of movement through these high plains. The map reveals a remote ranching and grazing environment where named access points such as Malcom Acc, Steen Acc, and Abuhl Acc likely correspond to local landholders or historic homesteads. Numerous seasonal watercourses, including Spring Cr and the Middle Fork Cabin Cr, carve through the terrain, illustrating the critical importance of water management in this arid cattle country.