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Butte
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a town in southwestern Montana; center for mining copper
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a hill with steep, flat sides and a flat top, often found in desert areas
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Monument Valley in the southwestern United States is famous for its iconic buttes, rising dramatically from the desert floor.
Shiprock in New Mexico is an impressive volcanic butte that stands out prominently in the flat landscape.
The buttes of the Badlands National Park in South Dakota create a striking and otherworldly terrain.
The Black Hills of South Dakota showcase several buttes, including Bear Butte, a site considered sacred by Native American tribes.
The Arizona desert is dotted with rugged buttes, adding to the region's unique and picturesque scenery.
