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2017 Map of Shell Butte

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Shell Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Shell Butte rises as a prominent landmark in this eastern Montana landscape, situated near the intersection of several historic transit routes. This area of Fallon County is defined by its drainage systems, with Beaver Cr and its various tributaries, including the Fork of Beaver Cr and Middle Fork Cabin Cr, carving paths through the terrain. The presence of named tracks like the Custer Camp Trl and Sage Trl suggests a history of cattle driving or early military movement across these open plains.

Lower-lying areas are marked by seasonal watercourses such as Spring Cr and Cannonball Cr, which dictate the local topography. The section lines of T10N and T9N indicate the systematic surveying of the territory, while roads like Beaver Slide Rd and Big Hill Rd provide access to the remote reaches of this ranching country. The map serves as a record of the enduring rural infrastructure and natural hydrology that continues to shape this corner of the state.