Coburn Hill facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Coburn Hill |
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Sacrifice Cliff from across the Yellowstone River.
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| Elevation | 3,563 ft (1,086 m) |
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 Coburn Hill
Location in Montana
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| Easiest route | Access Road |
Coburn Hill is a cool place located about 4.2 miles (6.8 km) southeast of Billings, Montana. It's in Yellowstone County. This hill is famous for its amazing Sacrifice Cliffs. These cliffs are part of the Rimrocks that surround the city.
You might also notice many tall towers on Coburn Hill. These towers are used to send out radio and television signals.
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Broadcasting from Coburn Hill
Coburn Hill is a very important spot for radio and TV in the Billings area. Most of the FM radio stations in Billings send their signals from towers on this hill.
Here are some of the radio stations that broadcast from Coburn Hill:
- KLMT 88.9 FM
- KBLW 90.1 FM
- K213DY 90.5 FM
- KLRV 90.9 FM
- K217CM 91.3 FM
- KBXI 92.5 FM
- KURL 93.3 FM
- KRZN 96.3 FM
- KKBR 97.1 FM
- K248BL 97.5 FM
- KRSQ 101.9 FM
- KCTR 102.9 FM
- KMHK 103.7 FM
- KYSX 105.1 FM
- KPLN 106.7 FM
- KRPM 107.5 FM
Many of Billings' television stations also have their towers on Coburn Hill. Stations like KTVQ, KULR, and KBGS use the hill to broadcast their shows. There are also smaller translator stations that help send signals to more places.
Monitoring Air Quality
Coburn Hill is also home to a special station that checks the air. This station looks for Sulfur dioxide, which is a gas. The Department of Environmental Quality runs this station to make sure our air stays clean.
Exploring Four Dances Natural Area
The southern part of Coburn Hill is a beautiful place called the Four Dances Natural Area. It offers amazing views of the entire Billings area. The BLM takes care of this natural space.
History of the Area
The BLM got the Four Dances Natural Area in 1999. It covers 765 acres of untouched land. This area includes the famous Sacrifice Cliffs. The name "Four Dances" comes from Chief Four Dances, a leader of the Crow Indian tribe.
According to a sign there, Chief Four Dances used this area in the 1830s. It was a special place for him to go on a "vision quest." This was a spiritual journey to find guidance.
Wildlife and Nature
The Four Dances Natural Area is also a great place for birds. Many different kinds of birds of prey, like hawks and eagles, build their nests here. It's a wonderful spot to see nature and enjoy the outdoors.
