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Did you know that Hill County, Montana is home to at least 31 named mountains? Mountains are huge natural landforms that rise high above the land around them. They are often much taller and steeper than hills. In Hill County, these mountains add to the beautiful scenery and are important parts of the landscape. They can be home to different kinds of plants and animals, and they offer amazing views.

Mountains and Peaks of Hill County

Hill County has many interesting mountains and peaks. Each one has its own unique shape and height. Some are very tall, while others are smaller but still important parts of the area's geography. Here's a list of some of the notable mountains and peaks you can find in Hill County, Montana, along with their heights:

  • Bailey Peak, 48°11′18″N 109°43′23″W / 48.18833°N 109.72306°W / 48.18833; -109.72306 (Bailey Peak), el. 6,033 feet (1,839 m)
  • Baldy Mountain, 48°08′55″N 109°39′03″W / 48.14861°N 109.65083°W / 48.14861; -109.65083 (Baldy Mountain), el. 6,916 feet (2,108 m)
  • Big John Butte, 48°12′09″N 109°33′01″W / 48.20250°N 109.55028°W / 48.20250; -109.55028 (Big John Butte), el. 5,922 feet (1,805 m)
  • Black Butte, 48°33′15″N 109°45′52″W / 48.55417°N 109.76444°W / 48.55417; -109.76444 (Black Butte), el. 2,739 feet (835 m)
  • Black Butte, 48°47′58″N 110°30′08″W / 48.79944°N 110.50222°W / 48.79944; -110.50222 (Black Butte), el. 3,012 feet (918 m)
  • Bowery Peak, 48°10′54″N 109°41′03″W / 48.18167°N 109.68417°W / 48.18167; -109.68417 (Bowery Peak), el. 6,102 feet (1,860 m)
  • Brindle Calf Woman Butte, 48°24′37″N 109°33′29″W / 48.41028°N 109.55806°W / 48.41028; -109.55806 (Brindle Calf Woman Butte), el. 3,881 feet (1,183 m)
  • Camels Back, 48°13′44″N 109°46′50″W / 48.22889°N 109.78056°W / 48.22889; -109.78056 (Camels Back), el. 4,859 feet (1,481 m)
  • Cement Hill, 48°29′40″N 109°42′45″W / 48.49444°N 109.71250°W / 48.49444; -109.71250 (Cement Hill), el. 3,173 feet (967 m)
  • Eagle Rock, 48°21′43″N 109°40′08″W / 48.36194°N 109.66889°W / 48.36194; -109.66889 (Eagle Rock), el. 3,684 feet (1,123 m)
  • Elk Peak, 48°09′14″N 109°41′52″W / 48.15389°N 109.69778°W / 48.15389; -109.69778 (Elk Peak), el. 6,168 feet (1,880 m)
  • Flagstaff Hill, 48°40′07″N 109°50′35″W / 48.66861°N 109.84306°W / 48.66861; -109.84306 (Flagstaff Hill), el. 2,946 feet (898 m)
  • Gardipee Hill, 48°19′22″N 109°50′50″W / 48.32278°N 109.84722°W / 48.32278; -109.84722 (Gardipee Hill), el. 3,625 feet (1,105 m)
  • Haystack Mountain, 48°16′38″N 109°44′53″W / 48.27722°N 109.74806°W / 48.27722; -109.74806 (Haystack Mountain), el. 4,721 feet (1,439 m)
  • Indian Woman Butte, 48°30′14″N 109°43′39″W / 48.50389°N 109.72750°W / 48.50389; -109.72750 (Indian Woman Butte), el. 3,038 feet (926 m)
  • Little Joe Peak, 48°09′23″N 109°42′54″W / 48.15639°N 109.71500°W / 48.15639; -109.71500 (Little Joe Peak), el. 6,332 feet (1,930 m)
  • Long George Peak, 48°13′04″N 109°41′42″W / 48.21778°N 109.69500°W / 48.21778; -109.69500 (Long George Peak), el. 5,318 feet (1,621 m)
  • Moses Mountain, 48°11′20″N 109°37′29″W / 48.18889°N 109.62472°W / 48.18889; -109.62472 (Moses Mountain), el. 5,722 feet (1,744 m)
  • Mount Reynolds, 48°19′40″N 109°37′38″W / 48.32778°N 109.62722°W / 48.32778; -109.62722 (Mount Reynolds), el. 4,698 feet (1,432 m)
  • Number One Mountain, 48°20′21″N 109°44′38″W / 48.33917°N 109.74389°W / 48.33917; -109.74389 (Number One Mountain), el. 4,813 feet (1,467 m)
  • Otis Mountain, 48°15′46″N 109°38′41″W / 48.26278°N 109.64472°W / 48.26278; -109.64472 (Otis Mountain), el. 4,741 feet (1,445 m)
  • Piney Butte, 48°21′49″N 109°46′22″W / 48.36361°N 109.77278°W / 48.36361; -109.77278 (Piney Butte), el. 3,727 feet (1,136 m)
  • Rattlesnake Butte, 48°54′40″N 110°17′02″W / 48.91111°N 110.28389°W / 48.91111; -110.28389 (Rattlesnake Butte), el. 2,894 feet (882 m)
  • Rotary Hill, 48°19′39″N 109°40′22″W / 48.32750°N 109.67278°W / 48.32750; -109.67278 (Rotary Hill), el. 3,845 feet (1,172 m)
  • Saddle Butte, 48°31′08″N 109°38′05″W / 48.51889°N 109.63472°W / 48.51889; -109.63472 (Saddle Butte), el. 3,104 feet (946 m)
  • Saddle Butte, 48°42′56″N 110°04′22″W / 48.71556°N 110.07278°W / 48.71556; -110.07278 (Saddle Butte), el. 2,707 feet (825 m)
  • Shambo Mountain, 48°17′09″N 109°38′58″W / 48.28583°N 109.64944°W / 48.28583; -109.64944 (Shambo Mountain), el. 4,242 feet (1,293 m)
  • Signal Butte, 48°56′42″N 109°48′01″W / 48.94500°N 109.80028°W / 48.94500; -109.80028 (Signal Butte), el. 3,035 feet (925 m)
  • Square Butte, 48°19′46″N 109°55′30″W / 48.32944°N 109.92500°W / 48.32944; -109.92500 (Square Butte), el. 3,625 feet (1,105 m)
  • Watsons Knob, 48°19′06″N 109°43′22″W / 48.31833°N 109.72278°W / 48.31833; -109.72278 (Watsons Knob), el. 4,528 feet (1,380 m)
  • Wellen Peak, 48°08′49″N 109°41′53″W / 48.14694°N 109.69806°W / 48.14694; -109.69806 (Wellen Peak), el. 6,335 feet (1,931 m)

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