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2015 Map of Shell Lake

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Shell Lake
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 high-altitude landscape along the border of Big Horn and Johnson counties. The region is defined by a dense network of alpine water bodies and drainage systems, including the namesake Shell Lake and Little Shell Lake, alongside more colorfully named features like Lakes of the Rough and Devils Lake. These waters feed into significant creek systems such as Shell Cr, Medicine Lodge Cr, and N Paint Rock Cr.

Navigating this elevation requires passage through several named saddles, including Edelman Pass, Dutch Oven Pass, and Geneva Pass. The topography transitions from these steep notches to more level areas like Teepee Pole Flats. This map captures a pristine wilderness area where human imprint is minimal, focusing instead on the complex hydrography and the natural boundaries of the national forest, providing a clear record of the backcountry near Lake Geneva and Crystal Lake as it stood in the early 21st century.