butte
Plural
buttes
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a hill with steep, flat sides and a flat top, often found in desert areas
- Monument Valley in the southwestern United States is famous for its iconic buttes, rising dramatically from the desert floor.
- 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.
- The buttes of the Badlands National Park in South Dakota create a striking and otherworldly terrain.
- Shiprock in New Mexico is an impressive volcanic butte that stands out prominently in the flat landscape.