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Coffin Buttes

North Dakota

Elevation Range

2,800 ft - 3,045 ft

Notable Peaks

1

Coordinates

46.1998, -101.9055

About Coffin Buttes

The Coffin Buttes are a small but rugged mountain range located in western North Dakota, near the Montana border. This isolated range rises abruptly from the surrounding plains, with a series of steep, rocky buttes and ridges. The terrain is characterized by exposed sandstone and shale formations, deep ravines, and sparse vegetation. The highest point in the range reaches just over 3,000 feet in elevation, offering panoramic views of the surrounding grasslands and badlands.

Notable Peaks

Coffin Butte

3,045 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
rock climbing
wildlife viewing

Best Seasons

spring

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Watford City, ND
Williston, ND

Location

North Dakota

46.1998, -101.9055

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Data Source

Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.

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