2015 Map of Shell Reservoir

About this map

The Bighorn National Forest defines the high-country landscape of this 2015 survey, straddling the boundary between Sheridan and Big Horn counties. High-altitude hydrology is a primary focus, featuring several engineered and natural water bodies such as Adelaide Reservoir, Shell Reservoir, and the smaller Adelaide Lake. The terrain is punctuated by significant peaks and passes, including Bruce Mtn, Dome Peak, and Woodchuck Pass, which provide a sense of the drainage patterns for the headwaters of Shell Cr and the W Fork S Tongue River. A network of Forest Service routes, such as Battle Creek Rd and Svc Rd 17, provides the only access through this mountain environment. This map serves as an essential record of the protected wilderness and water management infrastructure within the Big Horn Mountains.