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List of mountains in Rosebud County, Montana facts for kids

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Rosebud County in Montana is home to many interesting landforms, including at least 32 named mountains and buttes. These natural landmarks add to the beautiful scenery of the area. A butte is a type of hill that stands alone with steep sides and a flat top, often smaller than a mountain.

Exploring the Peaks of Rosebud County

Rosebud County's landscape is dotted with various peaks, each with its own unique name and elevation. These landforms are important parts of the local geography and history. They can be great places for exploring nature or simply enjoying the views.

Notable Mountains and Buttes

Here are some of the most well-known mountains and buttes in Rosebud County, listed with their heights:

  • Badger Peak, 45°38′33″N 106°32′52″W / 45.64250°N 106.54778°W / 45.64250; -106.54778 (Badger Peak), stands at about 4,403 feet (1,342 m) tall.
  • Battle Butte, 45°17′02″N 106°34′56″W / 45.28389°N 106.58222°W / 45.28389; -106.58222 (Battle Butte), reaches an elevation of 3,343 feet (1,019 m).
  • Black Buttes, 46°25′25″N 106°27′17″W / 46.42361°N 106.45472°W / 46.42361; -106.45472 (Black Buttes), is about 2,999 feet (914 m) high.
  • Blacktail Butte, 46°47′40″N 106°58′15″W / 46.79444°N 106.97083°W / 46.79444; -106.97083 (Blacktail Butte), measures around 3,419 feet (1,042 m).
  • Browns Mountain, 45°22′03″N 106°27′06″W / 45.36750°N 106.45167°W / 45.36750; -106.45167 (Browns Mountain), is approximately 4,032 feet (1,229 m) tall.
  • Castle Butte, 46°22′33″N 106°48′11″W / 46.37583°N 106.80306°W / 46.37583; -106.80306 (Castle Butte), stands at 3,077 feet (938 m).
  • Castle Rock, location unknown, is about 3,113 feet (949 m) high.
  • Chalky Point, 45°43′29″N 106°54′33″W / 45.72472°N 106.90917°W / 45.72472; -106.90917 (Chalky Point), reaches 4,445 feet (1,355 m).
  • Charlie Black Butte, 45°40′50″N 106°33′05″W / 45.68056°N 106.55139°W / 45.68056; -106.55139 (Charlie Black Butte), is about 4,295 feet (1,309 m) tall.
  • Cook Creek Butte, 45°26′02″N 106°43′42″W / 45.43389°N 106.72833°W / 45.43389; -106.72833 (Cook Creek Butte), stands at 4,488 feet (1,368 m).
  • Eagle Rock (western), 46°32′29″N 107°40′38″W / 46.54139°N 107.67722°W / 46.54139; -107.67722 (Eagle Rock), is 3,638 feet (1,109 m) high.
  • Eagle Rock (eastern), 45°55′43″N 106°35′14″W / 45.92861°N 106.58722°W / 45.92861; -106.58722 (Eagle Rock), reaches 3,346 feet (1,020 m).
  • Fisher Butte, 45°33′12″N 106°30′47″W / 45.55333°N 106.51306°W / 45.55333; -106.51306 (Fisher Butte), is about 4,396 feet (1,340 m) tall.
  • Garfield Peak, 45°41′04″N 106°26′08″W / 45.68444°N 106.43556°W / 45.68444; -106.43556 (Garfield Peak), stands at 4,134 feet (1,260 m).
  • Gobblers Knob, 45°56′29″N 106°18′15″W / 45.94139°N 106.30417°W / 45.94139; -106.30417 (Gobblers Knob), is about 3,291 feet (1,003 m) high.
  • Gold Butte, 46°40′48″N 106°55′03″W / 46.68000°N 106.91750°W / 46.68000; -106.91750 (Gold Butte), reaches 2,976 feet (907 m).
  • Horse Creek Buttes, 45°16′08″N 106°17′24″W / 45.26889°N 106.29000°W / 45.26889; -106.29000 (Horse Creek Buttes), are about 4,134 feet (1,260 m) tall.
  • Ice Cream Butte, 46°24′33″N 106°31′42″W / 46.40917°N 106.52833°W / 46.40917; -106.52833 (Ice Cream Butte), stands at 2,844 feet (867 m).
  • Jack Creek Hill, 46°19′07″N 106°21′54″W / 46.31861°N 106.36500°W / 46.31861; -106.36500 (Jack Creek Hill), is about 2,618 feet (798 m) high.
  • King Mountain, 45°28′32″N 106°14′19″W / 45.47556°N 106.23861°W / 45.47556; -106.23861 (King Mountain), reaches 4,160 feet (1,270 m).
  • Poker Jim Butte, 45°19′28″N 106°21′56″W / 45.32444°N 106.36556°W / 45.32444; -106.36556 (Poker Jim Butte), is about 4,350 feet (1,330 m) tall.
  • Pyramid Butte, 45°17′11″N 106°31′07″W / 45.28639°N 106.51861°W / 45.28639; -106.51861 (Pyramid Butte), stands at 3,917 feet (1,194 m).
  • Rattlesnake Buttes, 46°45′02″N 107°44′37″W / 46.75056°N 107.74361°W / 46.75056; -107.74361 (Rattlesnake Buttes), are about 3,156 feet (962 m) high.
  • Rosebud Buttes, 46°10′26″N 106°23′51″W / 46.17389°N 106.39750°W / 46.17389; -106.39750 (Rosebud Buttes), reach 3,307 feet (1,008 m).
  • Round Butte, 46°47′52″N 106°39′25″W / 46.79778°N 106.65694°W / 46.79778; -106.65694 (Round Butte), is about 3,008 feet (917 m) tall.
  • Sand Buttes, 46°26′29″N 106°18′26″W / 46.44139°N 106.30722°W / 46.44139; -106.30722 (Sand Buttes), stand at 2,894 feet (882 m).
  • Schoolmarm Buttes, 46°23′28″N 106°37′52″W / 46.39111°N 106.63111°W / 46.39111; -106.63111 (Schoolmarm Buttes), are about 2,812 feet (857 m) high.
  • Sunday Butte, 46°45′04″N 106°35′40″W / 46.75111°N 106.59444°W / 46.75111; -106.59444 (Sunday Butte), reaches 3,156 feet (962 m).
  • The Big Hill, 46°49′05″N 106°39′35″W / 46.81806°N 106.65972°W / 46.81806; -106.65972 (The Big Hill), is about 3,189 feet (972 m) tall.
  • Trembling Butte, 45°49′54″N 106°15′12″W / 45.83167°N 106.25333°W / 45.83167; -106.25333 (Trembling Butte), stands at 3,225 feet (983 m).
  • Twin Tops, 46°31′57″N 107°45′54″W / 46.53250°N 107.76500°W / 46.53250; -107.76500 (Twin Tops), are about 3,537 feet (1,078 m) high.
  • Wild Hog Butte, 45°15′49″N 106°20′53″W / 45.26361°N 106.34806°W / 45.26361; -106.34806 (Wild Hog Butte), reaches 4,114 feet (1,254 m).

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