2018 Map of Shell Falls

About this map

Shell Falls stands as the central landmark of this montane landscape within the Bighorn National Forest. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, notably across the broad plateau of Shell Bench and the deep incision of Shell Canyon. The hydrology of the area is complex, with Shell Creek joined by numerous tributaries including Dry Fork Granite Creek and Brindle Creek. To the north and south, prominent landmarks such as Copmans Tomb, Cedar Mountain, and Snowshoe Mountain anchor the topography. Remote access is marked by the winding path of Black Mountain Road and Battle Creek Road, reflecting the high-altitude transit patterns required to navigate between Snowshoe Pass and the lower drainage basins. This geography illustrates the classic Western transition from high alpine summits to the sharp vertical relief of Wyoming's canyon country.