List of mountains in Roosevelt County, Montana facts for kids

Roosevelt County, Montana, is a place in the United States known for its wide-open spaces. Even though it's mostly flat, it has some interesting natural features. These include at least 9 named mountains or hills that stand out from the land around them.

Exploring the Hills of Roosevelt County, Montana

What is a Butte or a Hill?

When we talk about the "mountains" in Roosevelt County, we often mean hills or buttes. A butte is like a small, isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top. Think of it as a natural tower of rock. A hill is a natural rise in the Earth's surface, but it's smaller than a mountain. These landforms add variety to the landscape of Roosevelt County.

The Named Hills of Roosevelt County

Each of these hills has a unique name and location. Their elevation tells us how high they are above sea level. This is usually measured in feet and meters. Knowing their coordinates helps people find them on a map.

Here are the named hills and buttes in Roosevelt County:

• Bears Nest
  • This hill is 2,657 feet (810 meters) high.
  • Its location is 48°26′49″N 105°28′41″W / 48.44694°N 105.47806°W / 48.44694; -105.47806 (Bears Nest).
• Castle Rock
  • This interesting rock formation reaches 2,756 feet (840 meters) into the sky.
  • You can find it at 48°29′21″N 105°36′33″W / 48.48917°N 105.60917°W / 48.48917; -105.60917 (Castle Rock).
• Chris Hill
  • Chris Hill has an elevation of 2,684 feet (818 meters).
  • Its coordinates are 48°31′12″N 105°06′29″W / 48.52000°N 105.10806°W / 48.52000; -105.10806 (Chris Hill).
• Clay Butte
  • This butte is 2,425 feet (739 meters) tall.
  • It is located at 48°16′23″N 104°13′54″W / 48.27306°N 104.23167°W / 48.27306; -104.23167 (Clay Butte).
• Snake Butte
  • Snake Butte stands 2,638 feet (804 meters) high.
  • Its location is 48°15′45″N 104°10′03″W / 48.26250°N 104.16750°W / 48.26250; -104.16750 (Snake Butte).
• Square Butte
  • This butte is 2,572 feet (784 meters) tall.
  • You can find it at 48°30′47″N 105°13′21″W / 48.51306°N 105.22250°W / 48.51306; -105.22250 (Square Butte).
• Sugar Top Hill
  • Sugar Top Hill is 2,287 feet (697 meters) above sea level.
  • Its coordinates are 48°12′03″N 104°27′33″W / 48.20083°N 104.45917°W / 48.20083; -104.45917 (Sugar Top Hill).
• Twomile Hill
  • This hill is 2,021 feet (616 meters) high.
  • It is located at 48°08′11″N 104°57′43″W / 48.13639°N 104.96194°W / 48.13639; -104.96194 (Twomile Hill).
• Windy Butte
  • Windy Butte has an elevation of 2,539 feet (774 meters).
  • Its location is 48°25′11″N 105°20′08″W / 48.41972°N 105.33556°W / 48.41972; -105.33556 (Windy Butte).

See also

• List of mountains in Montana
• List of mountain ranges in Montana