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1964 Map of Shell Reservoir

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Shell Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Shell Reservoir dominates the high-altitude landscape of this 1960s survey, situated along the county line dividing Sheridan Co and Big Horn Co. The area is characterized by a high alpine environment within the Bighorn National Forest, where drainage networks flow from peaks like Dome Peak and Bruce Mountain into systems like the West Fork South Tongue River and Shell Creek. Local activity is centered around remote outposts and seasonal recreation, evidenced by the Ranger Creek Ranch and Ranger Creek Campground.

A network of Pack Trails and Jeep Trails provides the primary means of navigation through the glaciated terrain, passing through Woodchuck Pass and near the prominent Moraine. The presence of several Gaging Stations near the reservoir and Adelaide Lake indicates a focus on water management and streamflow monitoring during this era. Numerous high-country water bodies, including Willett Lake, Calvin Lake, and Lake Arden, are scattered across the quadrangle, connected by various creeks such as McKinnon Creek and Adelaide Creek.