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Valley County in Montana, USA, is a place with many interesting natural features. Even though it's known for its wide-open spaces, it's also home to over 20 named mountains. Many of these are actually smaller hills or flat-topped 'buttes'. These landforms are important parts of the county's landscape and history.

Exploring Valley County's Hills and Buttes

Valley County has a unique landscape. It's not just flat plains. You can find many different types of raised land here. These include hills, which are smaller than mountains, and buttes, which are like small, isolated mountains with flat tops and steep sides. They were often formed by erosion over millions of years.

What Are Buttes and Hills?

A hill is a natural rise in the Earth's surface. It is generally smaller than a mountain. Hills are often rounded and can be covered in grass or trees.

A butte is a special kind of hill. It's usually a tall, isolated hill with steep, often vertical, sides and a small, flat top. Buttes are often found in dry areas. They are formed when harder rock layers protect the softer rock underneath from erosion.

Named Landforms of Valley County

Here is a list of some of the important named hills and buttes in Valley County, Montana. Each one has its own unique location and height.

  • Castle Butte, 47°49′31″N 107°23′18″W / 47.82528°N 107.38833°W / 47.82528; -107.38833 (Castle Butte), stands at about 2,917 feet (889 m) tall.
  • Coal Mine Hill, 48°52′55″N 106°30′45″W / 48.88194°N 106.51250°W / 48.88194; -106.51250 (Coal Mine Hill), reaches about 3,304 feet (1,007 m).
  • Dead Mans Hill, 48°12′52″N 107°16′43″W / 48.21444°N 107.27861°W / 48.21444; -107.27861 (Dead Mans Hill), is around 2,395 feet (730 m) high.
  • Glass Hill, 48°52′57″N 106°15′47″W / 48.88250°N 106.26306°W / 48.88250; -106.26306 (Glass Hill), is about 3,150 feet (960 m).
  • Graveyard Hill, 47°46′54″N 106°52′22″W / 47.78167°N 106.87278°W / 47.78167; -106.87278 (Graveyard Hill), has an elevation of 2,726 feet (831 m).
  • Johnnys Hill, 48°44′17″N 106°05′12″W / 48.73806°N 106.08667°W / 48.73806; -106.08667 (Johnnys Hill), is approximately 3,051 feet (930 m).
  • Kaminski Hill, 48°56′54″N 106°11′38″W / 48.94833°N 106.19389°W / 48.94833; -106.19389 (Kaminski Hill), is about 3,107 feet (947 m).
  • Landre Hills, 48°33′37″N 106°56′07″W / 48.56028°N 106.93528°W / 48.56028; -106.93528 (Landre Hills), are around 2,595 feet (791 m).
  • Laundry Hill, 48°32′18″N 106°49′45″W / 48.53833°N 106.82917°W / 48.53833; -106.82917 (Laundry Hill), stands at 2,963 feet (903 m).
  • Lighthouse Hill, 48°53′03″N 106°49′02″W / 48.88417°N 106.81722°W / 48.88417; -106.81722 (Lighthouse Hill), is about 2,746 feet (837 m).
  • Lookout, 48°29′28″N 106°24′07″W / 48.49111°N 106.40194°W / 48.49111; -106.40194 (Lookout), reaches 2,986 feet (910 m).
  • Murray Hill, 47°48′37″N 107°02′39″W / 47.81028°N 107.04417°W / 47.81028; -107.04417 (Murray Hill), is about 2,877 feet (877 m).
  • Round Butte, 48°53′39″N 106°21′52″W / 48.89417°N 106.36444°W / 48.89417; -106.36444 (Round Butte), one of two with this name, is 3,159 feet (963 m).
  • Round Butte, 48°53′44″N 106°35′22″W / 48.89556°N 106.58944°W / 48.89556; -106.58944 (Round Butte), the other one, is 2,946 feet (898 m).
  • Seventh Point Buttes, 47°49′54″N 106°41′39″W / 47.83167°N 106.69417°W / 47.83167; -106.69417 (Seventh Point Buttes), are around 2,651 feet (808 m).
  • Spencer Point, 48°15′53″N 107°16′08″W / 48.26472°N 107.26889°W / 48.26472; -107.26889 (Spencer Point), is about 2,411 feet (735 m).
  • Three Buttes, 48°08′33″N 105°55′33″W / 48.14250°N 105.92583°W / 48.14250; -105.92583 (Three Buttes), are 2,300 feet (700 m).
  • Tiger Butte, 48°07′31″N 106°31′56″W / 48.12528°N 106.53222°W / 48.12528; -106.53222 (Tiger Butte), is about 2,339 feet (713 m).
  • Two Buttes, 47°58′23″N 106°46′40″W / 47.97306°N 106.77778°W / 47.97306; -106.77778 (Two Buttes), are 2,244 feet (684 m).
  • White Highland Hills, 48°44′56″N 106°06′18″W / 48.74889°N 106.10500°W / 48.74889; -106.10500 (White Highland Hills), are about 3,094 feet (943 m).

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