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Yellowstone County, located in the state of Montana in the United States, is home to many interesting natural features. Among these are its many mountains and hills. These landforms are important parts of the county's geography and history.

Exploring the Mountains of Yellowstone County

There are at least 17 named mountains and hills in Yellowstone County, Montana. These natural landmarks vary in size and shape. They offer beautiful views and are important for understanding the local landscape.

Let's look at some of these notable peaks:

  • Bender Hill is about 3,425 feet (1,044 m) (or 1,044 meters) tall. It's located at 46°16′13″N 107°38′58″W / 46.27028°N 107.64944°W / 46.27028; -107.64944 (Bender Hill).
  • Castle Butte gets its name because it might look a bit like a castle. It stands at 3,537 feet (1,078 m) (or 1,078 meters) high. You can find it at 46°08′26″N 107°56′58″W / 46.14056°N 107.94944°W / 46.14056; -107.94944 (Castle Butte).
  • Deer Point is another significant hill, reaching 3,268 feet (996 m) (or 996 meters) in height. Its coordinates are 45°58′59″N 108°18′15″W / 45.98306°N 108.30417°W / 45.98306; -108.30417 (Deer Point).
  • Fivemile Hill is about 3,363 feet (1,025 m) (or 1,025 meters) tall. It's located at 46°11′26″N 107°34′45″W / 46.19056°N 107.57917°W / 46.19056; -107.57917 (Fivemile Hill).
  • Lookout Point offers great views from its height of 3,625 feet (1,105 m) (or 1,105 meters). It's found at 46°11′48″N 108°02′11″W / 46.19667°N 108.03639°W / 46.19667; -108.03639 (Lookout Point).
  • Mail Box Hill stands at 3,527 feet (1,075 m) (or 1,075 meters) above sea level. Its location is 46°20′22″N 107°45′27″W / 46.33944°N 107.75750°W / 46.33944; -107.75750 (Mail Box Hill).
  • McCormick Hill is one of the taller points, reaching 4,472 feet (1,363 m) (or 1,363 meters). You can find it at 45°32′17″N 108°33′20″W / 45.53806°N 108.55556°W / 45.53806; -108.55556 (McCormick Hill).
  • Mexican Buttes are a pair of hills that reach 3,451 feet (1,052 m) (or 1,052 meters). They are located at 46°17′04″N 107°40′50″W / 46.28444°N 107.68056°W / 46.28444; -107.68056 (Mexican Buttes).
  • Mud Butte is about 3,235 feet (986 m) (or 986 meters) tall. Its coordinates are 46°12′56″N 107°48′52″W / 46.21556°N 107.81444°W / 46.21556; -107.81444 (Mud Butte).
  • Ninemile Hill (first one listed) is 3,478 feet (1,060 m) (or 1,060 meters) high. It's at 45°50′58″N 108°34′50″W / 45.84944°N 108.58056°W / 45.84944; -108.58056 (Ninemile Hill).
  • Ninemile Hill (second one listed) is 3,468 feet (1,057 m) (or 1,057 meters) high. It's at 46°15′15″N 107°38′14″W / 46.25417°N 107.63722°W / 46.25417; -107.63722 (Ninemile Hill).
  • Rattlesnake Butte reaches 3,346 feet (1,020 m) (or 1,020 meters) in height. It's located at 45°54′28″N 108°26′17″W / 45.90778°N 108.43806°W / 45.90778; -108.43806 (Rattlesnake Butte).
  • Round Butte is about 4,071 feet (1,241 m) (or 1,241 meters) tall. Its coordinates are 45°33′54″N 108°45′38″W / 45.56500°N 108.76056°W / 45.56500; -108.76056 (Round Butte).
  • Steamboat Butte stands at 3,875 feet (1,181 m) (or 1,181 meters) high. You can find it at 46°15′10″N 108°06′03″W / 46.25278°N 108.10083°W / 46.25278; -108.10083 (Steamboat Butte).
  • Stratford Hill is one of the highest points listed, at 4,967 feet (1,514 m) (or 1,514 meters). It's located at 45°31′07″N 108°35′54″W / 45.51861°N 108.59833°W / 45.51861; -108.59833 (Stratford Hill).
  • Twin Buttes are a pair of hills that reach 3,533 feet (1,077 m) (or 1,077 meters). They are located at 46°18′21″N 107°42′37″W / 46.30583°N 107.71028°W / 46.30583; -107.71028 (Twin Buttes).
  • Woody Mountain is about 4,334 feet (1,321 m) (or 1,321 meters) tall. Its coordinates are 45°31′13″N 108°11′57″W / 45.52028°N 108.19917°W / 45.52028; -108.19917 (Woody Mountain).

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