Antenna structures in Dawson County, Montana
At a glance
Dawson County, Montana has 28 FCC-registered antenna structures, 23 of them marked constructed. That is the 16th-largest count among the 56 Montana counties with registrations, and 1.9% of the state's 1,459. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1026264 near Glendive at 143 m (470 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Dawson County compare with the rest of Montana?
With 28 registrations, Dawson County ranks 16th of 56 counties in Montana; Yellowstone County leads the state with 115. The average registered overall height here is 82 m, about 53% above the Montana average of 53 m. The tallest standing structure, at 143 m, is about 76% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Dawson County?
The most common filed structure type in Dawson County is tower (code TOWER), with 15 registrations (53.6%). It is followed by guyed tower (8) and building (2). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 23 constructed, 3 canceled, 1 terminated and 1 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 Dawson County?
Skyway Towers, LLC holds the most registrations in Dawson County, with 3 of the 28. The next largest are CHS Inc (2), Gold Creek Cellular of Montana Limited Partnership (2) and P&A Media LLC (2). 16 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Dawson County have registered structures?
Registrations in Dawson County list 4 different city or place names. The most frequent are Glendive (22), Richey (4), Circle (1) and Lindsay (1).
Every registration
All 28 structures in Dawson County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glendive · 1026264 | 143 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Glendive · 1016818 | 140 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 3 | Glendive · 1000769 | 136 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 4 | Glendive · 1248152 | 118 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Glendive · 1248149 | 116 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 6 | Glendive · 1003967 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Glendive · 1003968 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Glendive · 1003785 | 97 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Richey · 1304214 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Glendive · 1003969 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Glendive · 1061260 | 89 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Glendive · 1000708 | 80 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Circle · 1006985 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Glendive · 1303396 | 78 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Lindsay · 1303495 | 78 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Glendive · 1292690 | 77 m | Guyed tower | Canceled |
| 17 | Glendive · 1293631 | 77 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Glendive · 1000554 | 74 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Glendive · 1000553 | 69 m | Building with tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Glendive · 1225487 | 66 m | Building | Constructed |
| 21 | Glendive · 1285887 | 61 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Richey · 1285604 | 60 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 23 | Glendive · 1308757 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Glendive · 1002862 | 53 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Glendive · 1223100 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Glendive · 1002861 | 45 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Richey · 1202900 | 33 m | Building | Constructed |
| 28 | Richey · 1258347 | 30 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Dawson County, MT?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 28 registered antenna structures in Dawson County, Montana, 23 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 Dawson County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Dawson County is registration 1026264, a tower near Glendive at 143 m (470 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Dawson County?
Skyway Towers, LLC holds the most registrations in Dawson County (3), followed by CHS Inc (2).
What kind of towers are in Dawson County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (15 of 28 registrations), then guyed tower (8).
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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 Dawson County, Montana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/montana/county/dawson-county (data as of October 13, 2026).