List of mountains in Silver Bow County, Montana facts for kids

Silver Bow County in Montana is a really cool place, especially if you love mountains! It's home to at least 25 named mountains, each with its own unique features. These tall natural landmarks are important parts of the landscape, offering amazing views and homes for many plants and animals.

What are Mountains?

Mountains are huge landforms that rise high above the surrounding area. They are often formed by powerful forces deep within the Earth, like when two tectonic plates crash into each other. Mountains can be rocky, covered in forests, or even topped with snow, depending on where they are and how tall they are. They play a big role in nature, affecting weather patterns and providing important habitats for wildlife.

Exploring Silver Bow's Peaks

Silver Bow County is full of interesting mountains and hills. From the highest peaks to smaller hills, each one adds to the beauty of the area. People often enjoy hiking, exploring, and just admiring these natural wonders. Some mountains are very tall, like East Peak, which is almost 10,000 feet high! Others have fun names, like Hungry Hill or King and Queen Hill.

List of Mountains in Silver Bow County

Here is a list of some of the named mountains you can find in Silver Bow County:

• Beals Hill, located at 45°58′09″N 112°52′33″W, stands about 7,848 feet (2,392 m) tall.
• Big Butte, located at 46°01′10″N 112°33′32″W, reaches about 6,299 feet (1,920 m) high.
• Big Rock, located at 45°48′00″N 112°56′46″W, is about 5,735 feet (1,748 m) tall.
• Burnt Mountain, located at 45°56′01″N 112°49′42″W, is about 8,373 feet (2,552 m) high.
• Charcoal Mountain, located at 45°46′59″N 112°46′44″W, reaches about 6,653 feet (2,028 m) tall.
• Coyote Hill, located at 45°48′11″N 112°27′39″W, is about 7,333 feet (2,235 m) high.
• Dickie Peak, located at 45°53′51″N 112°58′56″W, is one of the taller ones at about 9,104 feet (2,775 m).
• East Peak, located at 45°44′45″N 112°26′18″W, is the highest at about 9,898 feet (3,017 m).
• Feeley Hill, located at 45°52′59″N 112°39′38″W, is about 6,004 feet (1,830 m) tall.
• Goat Mountain, located at 45°42′46″N 112°44′37″W, reaches about 6,503 feet (1,982 m) high.
• Gold Hill, located at 45°45′44″N 112°31′55″W, is about 7,690 feet (2,340 m) tall.
• Granulated Mountain, located at 45°51′58″N 112°56′13″W, is about 9,150 feet (2,790 m) high.
• Grassy Granulated Mountain, located at 45°52′00″N 112°55′23″W, reaches about 8,592 feet (2,619 m) tall.
• Hungry Hill, located at 45°54′31″N 112°53′29″W, is about 8,445 feet (2,574 m) high.
• King and Queen Hill, located at 45°42′05″N 112°34′14″W, is about 7,861 feet (2,396 m) tall.
• Limekiln Hill, located at 45°48′55″N 112°27′34″W, reaches about 8,097 feet (2,468 m) high.
• Little Granulated Mountain, located at 45°52′15″N 112°57′11″W, is about 9,048 feet (2,758 m) tall.
• Moffet Mountain, located at 45°43′02″N 112°35′13″W, is about 7,697 feet (2,346 m) high.
• Mount Fleecer, located at 45°49′35″N 112°48′09″W, reaches about 9,426 feet (2,873 m) tall.
• Mount Humbug, located at 45°47′35″N 112°36′41″W, is about 8,218 feet (2,505 m) high.
• Negro Mountain, located at 45°43′48″N 112°36′34″W, is about 8,373 feet (2,552 m) tall.
• Pandora Mountain, located at 45°42′44″N 112°34′35″W, reaches about 7,569 feet (2,307 m) high.
• Starlight Mountain, located at 45°54′31″N 112°50′06″W, is about 8,172 feet (2,491 m) tall.
• Steep Mountain, located at 46°04′02″N 112°34′37″W, is about 6,739 feet (2,054 m) high.
• Timber Butte, located at 45°57′56″N 112°32′14″W, reaches about 6,306 feet (1,922 m) tall.
• triton Plateau, located at 45°57′58″N 112°32′14″W, is about 6,306 feet (1,922 m) high.

See also

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