List of mountains in Phillips County, Montana facts for kids
Phillips County in Montana is a really interesting place with lots of natural bumps and rises in the land! It's home to at least 39 named mountains. These aren't just any mountains; many are called "buttes" or "peaks," and they make the landscape very unique.
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What are Buttes and Peaks?
When we talk about mountains in Phillips County, you'll often hear words like "butte" or "peak."
- A butte is a tall, flat-topped hill with steep sides. Think of it like a natural tower or a small plateau. They are often found in dry areas.
- A peak is the very top point of a mountain or hill. It's usually pointed or rounded.
- A hill is a natural rise in the Earth's surface, smaller than a mountain.
These different types of landforms add to the beauty and variety of Phillips County.
Exploring Phillips County's Heights
Phillips County has many interesting named landforms. Some of these are quite tall, reaching high into the sky. For example, Antoine Butte stands at about 5,722 feet (1,744 meters) high! That's taller than many buildings!
Other notable spots include:
- Bear Mountain, which is about 4,777 feet (1,456 meters) tall.
- Beaver Mountain, reaching around 5,541 feet (1,689 meters).
- Mission Peak, another high point at about 5,525 feet (1,684 meters).
- Old Scraggy Peak, standing tall at 5,666 feet (1,727 meters).
- Shell Butte, one of the highest at 5,689 feet (1,734 meters).
Each of these places has its own unique shape and story, making Phillips County a great place to explore natural landscapes.
List of Named Landforms
Here is a list of some of the named mountains, buttes, and hills in Phillips County, Montana. Each one has its own location and height.
- Antoine Butte, 47°55′55″N 108°34′41″W / 47.93194°N 108.57806°W, el. 5,722 feet (1,744 m)
- Barnard Buttes, 47°45′57″N 107°35′05″W / 47.76583°N 107.58472°W, el. 2,966 feet (904 m)
- Bear Mountain, 47°56′05″N 108°28′17″W / 47.93472°N 108.47139°W, el. 4,777 feet (1,456 m)
- Beaver Mountain, 47°57′43″N 108°31′48″W / 47.96194°N 108.53000°W, el. 5,541 feet (1,689 m)
- Brandon Butte, 47°36′26″N 107°44′48″W / 47.60722°N 107.74667°W, el. 2,936 feet (895 m)
- Button Butte, 48°05′12″N 107°53′27″W / 48.08667°N 107.89083°W, el. 2,477 feet (755 m)
- Coal Mine Hill, 47°50′27″N 107°31′55″W / 47.84083°N 107.53194°W, el. 3,346 feet (1,020 m)
- Coburn Butte, 47°53′23″N 108°21′52″W / 47.88972°N 108.36444°W, el. 3,786 feet (1,154 m)
- Collins Hill, 47°53′00″N 107°31′55″W / 47.88333°N 107.53194°W, el. 2,979 feet (908 m)
- Coming Day Butte, 47°58′43″N 108°29′27″W / 47.97861°N 108.49083°W, el. 4,984 feet (1,519 m)
- Damon Hill, 47°55′52″N 108°37′22″W / 47.93111°N 108.62278°W, el. 4,682 feet (1,427 m)
- Double S Hill, 48°34′08″N 107°17′57″W / 48.56889°N 107.29917°W, el. 2,326 feet (709 m)
- Fanny Hill, 48°33′44″N 107°46′42″W / 48.56222°N 107.77833°W, el. 2,608 feet (795 m)
- Fortress Butte, 47°43′10″N 108°49′26″W / 47.71944°N 108.82389°W, el. 2,648 feet (807 m)
- Gold Bug Butte, 47°54′55″N 108°36′43″W / 47.91528°N 108.61194°W, el. 5,446 feet (1,660 m)
- Green Mountain, 47°57′22″N 108°33′11″W / 47.95611°N 108.55306°W, el. 5,492 feet (1,674 m)
- Haystack Butte, 48°44′31″N 108°08′52″W / 48.74194°N 108.14778°W, el. 2,913 feet (888 m)
- Hubert Hill, 48°41′58″N 108°05′32″W / 48.69944°N 108.09222°W, el. 2,743 feet (836 m)
- Indian Peak, 47°54′30″N 108°38′55″W / 47.90833°N 108.64861°W, el. 5,075 feet (1,547 m)
- Larb Hills, 47°49′21″N 107°30′45″W / 47.82250°N 107.51250°W, el. 3,218 feet (981 m)
- Mickey Butte, 47°35′28″N 107°46′21″W / 47.59111°N 107.77250°W, el. 2,884 feet (879 m)
- Mission Peak, 47°55′13″N 108°37′30″W / 47.92028°N 108.62500°W, el. 5,525 feet (1,684 m)
- Old Scraggy Peak, 47°56′19″N 108°31′41″W / 47.93861°N 108.52806°W, el. 5,666 feet (1,727 m)
- Reynolds Hill, 47°41′01″N 107°39′55″W / 47.68361°N 107.66528°W, el. 2,487 feet (758 m)
- Ricker Butte, 47°53′09″N 108°23′22″W / 47.88583°N 108.38944°W, el. 3,966 feet (1,209 m)
- Saddle Butte, 47°53′34″N 108°32′21″W / 47.89278°N 108.53917°W, el. 5,174 feet (1,577 m)
- Saskatchewan Butte, 47°51′44″N 108°50′02″W / 47.86222°N 108.83389°W, el. 3,405 feet (1,038 m)
- Schuyler Butte, 47°40′34″N 107°37′00″W / 47.67611°N 107.61667°W, el. 2,858 feet (871 m)
- Sharette Butte, 47°52′50″N 108°26′48″W / 47.88056°N 108.44667°W, el. 4,052 feet (1,235 m)
- Shell Butte, 47°56′23″N 108°33′08″W / 47.93972°N 108.55222°W, el. 5,689 feet (1,734 m)
- Silver Peak, 47°53′17″N 108°35′00″W / 47.88806°N 108.58333°W, el. 5,459 feet (1,664 m)
- Spring Park Butte, 47°55′27″N 108°29′11″W / 47.92417°N 108.48639°W, el. 4,416 feet (1,346 m)
- Square Butte, 47°46′21″N 107°35′41″W / 47.77250°N 107.59472°W, el. 2,933 feet (894 m)
- Sugar Loaf Butte, 47°53′34″N 108°36′47″W / 47.89278°N 108.61306°W, el. 4,892 feet (1,491 m)
- Tea Kettle Butte, 48°46′09″N 107°34′26″W / 48.76917°N 107.57389°W, el. 2,671 feet (814 m)
- Thornhill Butte, 47°51′25″N 108°40′49″W / 47.85694°N 108.68028°W, el. 4,616 feet (1,407 m)
- Travois Butte, 47°58′35″N 108°26′15″W / 47.97639°N 108.43750°W, el. 4,678 feet (1,426 m)
- Turkey Track Hill, 48°33′17″N 107°21′22″W / 48.55472°N 107.35611°W, el. 2,323 feet (708 m)
- Whitcomb Butte, 47°54′43″N 108°31′32″W / 47.91194°N 108.52556°W, el. 4,472 feet (1,363 m)