Two Buttes

Two Buttes is a dual-peaked mountain in Prowers County, Colorado. The two peaks, which are the highest point in Prowers County, rise about 300 feet (91 m) above the mostly flat Great Plains that surround them, making them visible for miles. The south peak is about 30 feet (9.1 m) higher than the north one, and both are connected by a saddle.[3]

This article is about the mountain. For the town in Baca County, Colorado, see Two Buttes, Colorado.

Two Buttes
Two Buttes in 2019
Highest point
Elevation	1,433 m (4,701 ft) [1]
Prominence	109 m (358 ft) [2]
Isolation	26.85 km (16.68 mi) [2]
Coordinates	37°39′34″N 102°32′32″W [1]
Geography
Two Buttes Location in Colorado
Location	Prowers County, Colorado
Topo map	Two Buttes Reservoir
Climbing
Access	Private property

The peaks, on private land, are located just north of the Two Buttes Reservoir State Wildlife Area, located across the border in Baca County just to the south. They are located just east of Highway 385/287.[3] The town of Two Buttes is also located in Baca County, to the south of the peaks..

References

1. "Two Buttes". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2019-03-03.
2. "Two Buttes, Colorado". Peakbagger. Retrieved 2019-03-03.
3. McCannster. "Two Buttes (Prowers County HP)". SummitPost.org. Retrieved 2019-03-03.

External links

• Two Buttes Reservoir State Wildlife Area (includes a map of the area)