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2015 Map of Shell Falls

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Shell Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Bighorn National Forest dominates this landscape, where the dramatic elevation changes of the Bighorn Mountains are clearly defined by the path of Shell Cr. The map highlights the rugged geography of Shell Canyon and the notable Shell Falls, a prominent landmark along the canyon floor. The terrain is characterized by high peaks and ridges, including Cedar Mtn, Snowshoe Mtn, and the high plateau of Bald Ridge.

Evidence of early access and naming conventions is found in family-named landmarks and geographic markers such as Copmans Tomb and Bull Springs. In the southern reaches, drainage patterns are traced through North Fork Bear Gulch and South Fork Bear Gulch. While few modern structures are indicated, the map traces remote access routes like Battle Creek Rd and Black Mountain Rd, documenting the essential transit network within this high-country environment.