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Dobson Buttes

North Dakota

Elevation Range

2,800 ft - 2,985 ft

Notable Peaks

1

Coordinates

46.7954, -102.7469

About Dobson Buttes

The Dobson Buttes are a small, isolated mountain range located in northwest North Dakota. This rugged landscape features a series of steep, rocky buttes and ridges rising abruptly from the surrounding prairie. The terrain is characterized by exposed sandstone and shale formations, deep ravines, and sparse vegetation adapted to the arid climate. Despite their modest elevation, the Dobson Buttes offer scenic views across the vast, rolling plains of the northern Great Plains.

Notable Peaks

Dobson Peak

2,985 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
wildlife viewing

Best Seasons

spring

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Williston, ND
Watford City, ND

Location

North Dakota

46.7954, -102.7469

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Data Source

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

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