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White Butte

butte, North Dakota, United States
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White Butte is the highest point in North Dakota, standing at 3,506 feet (1,069 meters) above sea level. It is located in the southwestern part of the state, within the North Dakota Badlands area, which is characterized by dramatic cliffs, valleys, and buttes shaped by water and wind erosion.1

A butte is a geological formation defined as a flat-topped hill with steep sides, often surrounded by a descending slope. These formations are typically found in arid plateau regions, such as the western United States, and are capped by a layer of hard rock that resists erosion. White Butte is situated in the Missouri Plateau region, which is part of the larger Great Plains.231

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