Antenna structures in Granite County, Montana
At a glance
Granite County, Montana has 11 FCC-registered antenna structures, 8 of them marked constructed. That is the 45th-largest count among the 56 Montana counties with registrations, and 0.75% of the state's 1,459. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1311040 near Philipsburg at 61 m (199 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Granite County compare with the rest of Montana?
With 11 registrations, Granite County ranks 45th of 56 counties in Montana; Yellowstone County leads the state with 115. The average registered overall height here is 39 m, about 27% below the Montana average of 53 m. The tallest standing structure, at 61 m, is about 56% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Granite County?
The most common filed structure type in Granite County is tower (code TOWER), with 6 registrations (54.5%). It is followed by lattice tower (2) and pole (1). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 8 constructed, 2 terminated and 1 canceled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Granite County?
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC and NorthWestern Corporation hold the most registrations in Granite County, 2 each of the 11. Other owners include AT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC (1), Day Management Corp. dba Day Wireless Systems (1) and Gold Creek Cellular of Montana Limited Partnership (1). 7 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Granite County have registered structures?
Registrations in Granite County list 4 different city or place names. The most frequent are Philipsburg (5), Drummond (4), Byme (1) and Bearmouth (1).
Every registration
All 11 structures in Granite County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Byme · 1231025 | 84 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 2 | Philipsburg · 1311040 | 61 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Bearmouth · 1032567 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 4 | Philipsburg · 1014772 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 5 | Drummond · 1003792 | 56 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Drummond · 1269913 | 23 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Drummond · 1255157 | 22 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Philipsburg · 1301932 | 21 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Philipsburg · 1033667 | 18 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 10 | Philipsburg · 1256426 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Drummond · 1312080 | 10 m | Monopole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Granite County, MT?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 11 registered antenna structures in Granite County, Montana, 8 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 Granite County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Granite County is registration 1311040, a guyed tower near Philipsburg at 61 m (199 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Granite County?
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC and NorthWestern Corporation are tied for the most registrations in Granite County, with 2 each.
What kind of towers are in Granite County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (6 of 11 registrations), then lattice 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 Granite County, Montana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/montana/county/granite-county (data as of October 13, 2026).