Sentinel Butte State Nature Preserve Maps

Sentinel Butte State Nature Preserve Description

Sentinel Butte State Nature Preserve and surrounding area Sentinel Butte is among the highest points in the state, reaching a maximum elevation of 3430 feet. The butte is a large flat-topped butte or mesa which rises approximately 600 feet above the surrounding countryside. Sentinel Butte is believed to be named for two Arikaree Indian sentinels or scouts (American Black Eagle and Standing Together) who were slain in this area. The butte is divided by a saddle into two plateaus of 240 acres total.