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    • In geomorphology, a butte is an isolated hill with steep, often vertical sides and a small, relatively flat top; buttes are smaller landforms than mesas, plateaus, and tablelands. The word butte comes from the French word butte, meaning knoll (but of any size); its use is prevalent in the Western United States, including the southwest where mesa (Spanish for "table") is us… See more

    Formation

    Buttes form by weathering and erosion when hard caprock overlies a layer of less resistant rock that is eventually worn away. The harder rock on top of the butte resists erosion. The caprock provides protection for the less … See more

    Notable buttes

    The Mitten Buttes of Monument Valley in the Utah–Arizona state line are two of the most distinctive and widely recognized buttes. Monument Valley and the Mittens provided backgrounds in the scenes of many western-th… See more

    How did Butte get its name?
    Butte got its name from the prominent hill that overlooks the city, known as the Butte of the Silver Bow. The word “butte” is derived from the French word for “small hill. 3.
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    Butte, Montana - Wikipedia

    Butte (/ b juː t / BEWT) is a consolidated city-county and the county seat of Silver Bow County, Montana, United States. In 1977, the city and county governments consolidated to form the sole entity of Butte-Silver Bow.

     
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    Butte is a city in southwestern Montana established as a mining camp in the 1860s in the northern Rocky Mountains straddling the Continental Divide.

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    Dec 27, 2024 · Butte, city, seat (1881) of Silver Bow county, southwestern Montana, U.S., on the western slope of the Continental Divide. Butte was laid out in 1886 and was named for Big Butte, a nearby conical peak locally called “the …

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    Butte is a city in, and the county seat of Silver Bow County, Montana, United States. The city covers 718 square miles (1,860 km 2 ). In the 2020 census , it has a population of around 34,500, making it Montana's fifth largest city.

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    Where is Butte Montana located?
    Butte, city, seat (1881) of Silver Bow county, southwestern Montana, U.S., on the western slope of the Continental Divide. Butte was laid out in 1886 and was named for Big Butte, a nearby conical peak locally called “the richest hill on earth.” The rich mineral deposits of the area attracted

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    What are some facts about Butte Montana?
    Here are ten quick facts about Butte, Montana. 1. Butte Was the First Major City in Montana In the late 1800s, right around when Montana was becoming a state, Butte was created as a silver and gold mining camp. After the turn of the century, however, copper became the main output of the mines of Butte. 2. Butte Once Had over 100,000 Citizens

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    How did Butte get its name?
    Butte got its name from the prominent hill that overlooks the city, known as the Butte of the Silver Bow. The word “butte” is derived from the French word for “small hill. 3.

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    What was Butte known for?
    The influx of miners gave Butte a reputation as a wide-open town where any vice was obtainable. The city's famous saloon and red-light district, called the "Line" or "The Copper Block", was centered on Mercury Street, where the elegant bordellos included the famous Dumas Brothel.

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    What is modern Butte?
    Modern Butte is a community in transition, reusing its historic assets while continuing to expand and diversify amid the backdrop of Montana's wide open spaces. Information about Butte's unique and colorful history and culture.

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    What is a butte in geomorphology?
    In geomorphology, a butte (/ bjuːt /) is an isolated hill with steep, often vertical sides and a small, relatively flat top; buttes are smaller landforms than mesas, plateaus, and tablelands.

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    Aug 18, 2020 · Montana is a state full of history and beauty, and the town of Butte no exception. With a rich mining history, strong community and central location, Butte is a unique and wonderful place to live. Here are ten quick facts about …

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    Dec 30, 2023 · Butte is one of the major towns in Montana. It used to be Montana's largest city — at one point the largest city between St. Louis and Seattle. It was also the first city in Montana to have electricity (for the mines, …

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    Apr 18, 2022 · Officially referred to as Butte-Silver Bow, Butte is a consolidated city-county situated in the northern Rockies on the western descent of the Continental Divide, in the southwestern portion of the US State of Montana.

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