Antenna structures in Broadwater County, Montana
At a glance
Broadwater County, Montana has 12 FCC-registered antenna structures, 7 of them marked constructed. That is the 41st-largest count among the 56 Montana counties with registrations, and 0.82% of the state's 1,459. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1228153 near Townsend at 59 m (195 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Broadwater County compare with the rest of Montana?
With 12 registrations, Broadwater County ranks 41st of 56 counties in Montana; Yellowstone County leads the state with 115. The average registered overall height here is 36 m, about 32% below the Montana average of 53 m. The tallest standing structure, at 59 m, is about 65% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Broadwater County?
The most common filed structure type in Broadwater County is tower (code TOWER), with 4 registrations (33.3%). It is followed by pole (3) and monopole (3). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 7 constructed, 2 granted (not yet constructed), 2 canceled and 1 terminated. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Broadwater County?
BNSF Railway Co. holds the most registrations in Broadwater County, with 2 of the 12. The next largest are American Towers LLC (1), Clearview Tower Company II, LLC (1) and Gold Creek Cellular of Montana Limited Partnership (1). 9 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Broadwater County have registered structures?
Registrations in Broadwater County list 3 different city or place names. The most frequent are Townsend (9), Three Forks (2) and Toston (1).
Every registration
All 12 structures in Broadwater County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Three Forks · 1226389 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 2 | Three Forks · 1320877 | 88 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 3 | Townsend · 1228153 | 59 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 4 | Townsend · 1029415 | 35 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 5 | Townsend · 1003803 | 34 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Toston · 1237502 | 27 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Townsend · 1041546 | 18 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 8 | Townsend · 1241804 | 15 m | Smoke stack | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 9 | Townsend · 1206226 | 15 m | Pole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 10 | Townsend · 1282500 | 12 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Townsend · 1328465 | 12 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 12 | Townsend · 1328683 | 12 m | Monopole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Broadwater County, MT?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 12 registered antenna structures in Broadwater County, Montana, 7 of them constructed. Registration is generally required only for structures taller than about 60 m or near airports, so shorter cell sites may not appear.
What is the tallest tower in Broadwater County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Broadwater County is registration 1228153, a monopole near Townsend at 59 m (195 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Broadwater County?
BNSF Railway Co. holds the most registrations in Broadwater County (2), followed by American Towers LLC (1).
What kind of towers are in Broadwater County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (4 of 12 registrations), then pole (3).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Broadwater County, Montana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/montana/county/broadwater-county (data as of October 13, 2026).