White Butte
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White Butte is the highest natural point in the U.S. state
of North Dakota
. At an elevation of 3,506 ft (1,069 m), it is a prominent butte
in Slope County
, in the Badlands
of the southwestern part of the state.
The nearest town is Amidon
, about seven miles to the northwest. The summit is located within the boundaries of the Little Missouri National Grassland
and is about 35 miles (56.3 km) south of Theodore Roosevelt National Park
. It is on private property, owned by the Dennis family who live nearby . The family maintains a small mailbox-like receptacle for donations to help maintain the area, and requests a $10 contribution from visitors.
The Killdeer Mountains, 100 miles (160.9 km) to the north, rise 900 feet (274.3 m) from their foothills, but are 300 feet (91.4 m) shorter than White Butte.
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of North Dakota
North Dakota
North Dakota is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States of America, along the Canadian border. The state is bordered by Canada to the north, Minnesota to the east, South Dakota to the south and Montana to the west. North Dakota is the 19th-largest state by area in the U.S....
. At an elevation of 3,506 ft (1,069 m), it is a prominent butte
Butte
A butte is a conspicuous isolated hill with steep, often vertical sides and a small, relatively flat top; it is smaller than mesas, plateaus, and table landform tables. In some regions, such as the north central and northwestern United States, the word is used for any hill...
in Slope County
Slope County, North Dakota
There were 313 households out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.5% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.5% had someone...
, in the Badlands
Badlands
A badlands is a type of dry terrain where softer sedimentary rocks and clay-rich soils have been extensively eroded by wind and water. It can resemble malpaís, a terrain of volcanic rock. Canyons, ravines, gullies, hoodoos and other such geological forms are common in badlands. They are often...
of the southwestern part of the state.
The nearest town is Amidon
Amidon, North Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 26 people, 14 households, and 9 families residing in the city. The population density was 41.2 people per square mile . There were 17 housing units at an average density of 26.9 per square mile...
, about seven miles to the northwest. The summit is located within the boundaries of the Little Missouri National Grassland
Little Missouri National Grassland
Little Missouri National Grassland is a National Grassland located in western North Dakota, USA. At 1,033,271 acres , it is the largest grassland in the country. Enclaved within its borders is Theodore Roosevelt National Park, which is managed by the National Park Service...
and is about 35 miles (56.3 km) south of Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Theodore Roosevelt National Park is a United States National Park comprising three geographically separated areas of badlands in western North Dakota. The park was named for U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt, in honor of his achievements in conservation as president and for the landscape's...
. It is on private property, owned by the Dennis family who live nearby . The family maintains a small mailbox-like receptacle for donations to help maintain the area, and requests a $10 contribution from visitors.
The Killdeer Mountains, 100 miles (160.9 km) to the north, rise 900 feet (274.3 m) from their foothills, but are 300 feet (91.4 m) shorter than White Butte.