This picture was taken from the small hill just outside of the downtown area of Butte (about 2 miles away or so - the one with the big M on it). In this picture, you can see the downtown center of Butte, the Continental Divide and the sprawling flatlands that lie to the south of Butte - and which is now where the primary growth in Butte is occurring. The Berkeley Pitt strip mine is also visible. Return to our Montana Travel Guide |