Antenna structures in Carter County, Montana
At a glance
Carter County, Montana has 10 FCC-registered antenna structures, 9 of them marked constructed. That is the 46th-largest count among the 56 Montana counties with registrations, and 0.69% of the state's 1,459. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1271285 near Hammond at 107 m (350 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Carter County compare with the rest of Montana?
With 10 registrations, Carter County ranks 46th of 56 counties in Montana; Yellowstone County leads the state with 115. The average registered overall height here is 54 m, roughly in line with the Montana average of 53 m. The tallest standing structure, at 107 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Carter County?
The most common filed structure type in Carter County is tower (code TOWER), with 6 registrations (60%). It is followed by guyed tower (2) and monopole (1). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 9 constructed and 1 granted (not yet constructed). Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Carter County?
Gold Creek Cellular of Montana Limited Partnership holds the most registrations in Carter County, with 3 of the 10. The next largest are ITT (1), Union Telephone Company (1) and Vertical Bridge Development, LLC (1). 4 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Carter County have registered structures?
Registrations in Carter County list 5 different city or place names. The most frequent are Ekalaka (4), Hammond (2), Alzada (2), Belle Creek (1) and Ridge (1).
Every registration
All 10 structures in Carter County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hammond · 1271285 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Alzada · 1254309 | 83 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Hammond · 1323454 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Alzada · 1290228 | 76 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Ekalaka · 1229511 | 70 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Ekalaka · 1006995 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Belle Creek · 1201473 | 27 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 8 | Ekalaka · 1287731 | 27 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Ekalaka · 1288504 | 26 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 10 | Ridge · 1248473 | 12 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Carter County, MT?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 10 registered antenna structures in Carter County, Montana, 9 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 Carter County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Carter County is registration 1271285, a tower near Hammond at 107 m (350 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Carter County?
Gold Creek Cellular of Montana Limited Partnership holds the most registrations in Carter County (3), followed by ITT (1).
What kind of towers are in Carter County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (6 of 10 registrations), then guyed tower (2).
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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 Carter County, Montana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/montana/county/carter-county (data as of October 13, 2026).