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Shell Hills

Shell Hills

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Matanuska-Susitna
Nearest City:
Parent:
Elevation:
  • 1919 ft (584.91 m)
About

extend along E bank of Shell Creek and Shell Lake, 57 mi. NW of Tyonek, Alaska Range

History of Shell Hills

Named in 1898 by Spurr (1900, map 6), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), for P. G. Shell who prospected in the region in 1887.