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1960 Map of Shell Lake

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Shell Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Big Horn National Forest encompasses this high-altitude landscape, where numerous glacial lakes and alpine passes define the drainage patterns of northern Wyoming. The 1960 field checks recorded a network of primitive transportation routes, including the Edelman Trail and Solitude Trail, which provided access to remote backcountry basins. Several high-elevation crossings like Dutch Oven Pass and Edelman Pass connect the watersheds of Shell Creek and Edelman Creek.

Evidence of early recreational development is centered around Lake Geneva Campground near the eastern boundary, while the interior remains characterized by clusters of water bodies such as Lakes of the Rough and Emerald Lake. The map details a transition from the narrow gorges of Canyon Creek to the open expanse of Teepee Pole Flats, illustrating the varied topography that supported local grazing and early forestry management in the mid-20th century.