White Butte is the highest natural point in the
U.S. state
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of
North Dakota
North Dakota () is a U.S. state in the Upper Midwest, named after the Native Americans in the United States, indigenous Dakota people, Dakota Sioux. North Dakota is bordered by the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba to the north a ...
. At an elevation of 3,506 ft (1,069 m), it is a prominent
butte
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in
Slope County, in the
Badlands
Badlands are a type of dry terrain where softer sedimentary rocks and clay-rich soils have been extensively eroded."Badlands" in ''Chambers's Encyclopædia''. London: George Newnes, 1961, Vol. 2, p. 47. They are characterized by steep slopes, m ...
of the southwestern part of the state. It is located east of U.S. 85 and about south of Amidon.
The nearest town is
Amidon, about seven miles to the northwest. The summit is located within the boundaries of the
Little Missouri National Grassland
Little Missouri National Grassland is a National Grassland located in western North Dakota, USA. At , it is the largest grassland in the country. Enclaved within its borders is Theodore Roosevelt National Park, which is managed by the National Pa ...
and is about south of
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Theodore Roosevelt National Park is an American national park of the badlands in western North Dakota comprising three geographically separated areas. Honoring U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt, it is the only American national park named direc ...
. It is on private property, owned by the Dennis family who live nearby. At the parking area, one mile due north of the trailhead, the family maintains a small mailbox-like receptacle for donations to help maintain the area, and requests a $5 contribution from visitors. From the trailhead, the trail itself is a 4-mile round trip.
The Killdeer Mountains,
to the north, rise roughly from their foothills, but are shorter than White Butte.
none, Looking to the west from the trail.
See also
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Outline of North Dakota
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the U.S. state of North Dakota:
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Index of North Dakota-related articles
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List of U.S. states by elevation
References
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Buttes of North Dakota
Landforms of Slope County, North Dakota
Highest points of U.S. states
Tourist attractions in Slope County, North Dakota
North American 1000 m summits
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