A butte (pronounced "byoot") is a conspicuous isolated hill with steep, often vertical sides and a small, relatively flat top. In some regions, such as the north central and northwestern United States, the word is used for any hill. The word "butte" comes from a French word meaning "small hill"; its use is prevalent in the western United States, including the southwest, where "mesa" is also used. Because of their distinctive shapes, buttes are frequently key landmarks in both plains and mountainous areas. (from Wikipedia)
Buttes of interest:
Butte, Montana (city)
Butte Montmartre (Paris, France)
Fossil Butte (National Monument in Wyoming)
White Butte (highest point in North Dakota)
and of course...
Ragged Butte
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