Antenna structures in Carbon County, Montana
At a glance
Carbon County, Montana has 38 FCC-registered antenna structures, 27 of them marked constructed. That is the 10th-largest count among the 56 Montana counties with registrations, and 2.6% of the state's 1,459. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1241879 near Roberts at 76 m (250 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Carbon County compare with the rest of Montana?
With 38 registrations, Carbon County ranks 10th of 56 counties in Montana; Yellowstone County leads the state with 115. The average registered overall height here is 32 m, about 41% below the Montana average of 53 m. The tallest standing structure, at 76 m, is about 2.4 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Carbon County?
The most common filed structure type in Carbon County is tower (code TOWER), with 15 registrations (39.5%). It is followed by lattice tower (14) and pole (4). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 27 constructed, 5 granted (not yet constructed), 2 terminated, 2 canceled and 2 dismantled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Carbon County?
American Towers LLC and Gold Creek Cellular of Montana Limited Partnership hold the most registrations in Carbon County, 4 each of the 38. Other owners include Carbon, County of (3), NorthWestern Corporation (2) and Sagebrush Cellular, Inc. (2). 18 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Carbon County have registered structures?
Registrations in Carbon County list 8 different city or place names. The most frequent are Red Lodge (22), Bridger (7), Belfry (3), Joliet (2) and Roberts (1).
Every registration
All 38 structures in Carbon County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberts · 1241879 | 76 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Belfry · 1318102 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Edgar · 1328350 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Belfry · 1276011 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Belfry · 1276012 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Bridger · 1259122 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 7 | Bridger · 1256467 | 47 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Columbus · 1287886 | 47 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Bridger · 1329037 | 46 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 10 | Red Lodge · 1234064 | 39 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Red Lodge · 1216242 | 38 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 12 | Joliet · 1216246 | 37 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 13 | Red Lodge · 1059864 | 35 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Bridger · 1000792 | 34 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Joliet · 1288371 | 33 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Red Lodge · 1239651 | 32 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Bridger · 1260654 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Bridger · 1273045 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 19 | Red Lodge · 1226315 | 30 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Red Lodge · 1323805 | 30 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Red Lodge · 1003819 | 26 m | Lattice tower | Dismantled |
| 22 | Red Lodge · 1299834 | 26 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Bridger · 1324160 | 24 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Red Lodge · 1312090 | 22 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Red Lodge · 1236487 | 22 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 26 | Red Lodge · 1012448 | 22 m | Pole | Dismantled |
| 27 | Red Lodge · 1012471 | 22 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 28 | Red Lodge · 1217421 | 21 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 29 | Red Lodge · 1000155 | 18 m | Structure type 2TOWER | Constructed |
| 30 | Red Lodge · 1237144 | 17 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 31 | Red Lodge · 1000050 | 17 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 32 | Red Lodge · 1038107 | 17 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 33 | Red Lodge · 1244479 | 14 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 34 | Red Lodge · 1212144 | 12 m | Building with pipe | Constructed |
| 35 | Red Lodge · 1212578 | 12 m | Building with pipe | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 36 | Red Lodge · 1025596 | 11 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 37 | Red Lodge · 1056357 | 9 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 38 | Red Lodge · 1243241 | 8 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Carbon County, MT?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 38 registered antenna structures in Carbon County, Montana, 27 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 Carbon County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Carbon County is registration 1241879, a lattice tower near Roberts at 76 m (250 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Carbon County?
American Towers LLC and Gold Creek Cellular of Montana Limited Partnership are tied for the most registrations in Carbon County, with 4 each.
What kind of towers are in Carbon County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (15 of 38 registrations), then lattice tower (14).
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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 Carbon County, Montana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/montana/county/carbon-county (data as of October 13, 2026).