Antenna structures in Jefferson County, Montana
At a glance
Jefferson County, Montana has 30 FCC-registered antenna structures, 20 of them marked constructed. That is the 14th-largest count among the 56 Montana counties with registrations, and 2.1% of the state's 1,459. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1324258 near Three Forks at 94 m (310 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Jefferson County compare with the rest of Montana?
With 30 registrations, Jefferson County ranks 14th of 56 counties in Montana; Yellowstone County leads the state with 115. The average registered overall height here is 56 m, roughly in line with the Montana average of 53 m. The tallest standing structure, at 94 m, is about 69% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Jefferson County?
The most common filed structure type in Jefferson County is tower (code TOWER), with 15 registrations (50%). It is followed by lattice tower (7) and pole (6). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 20 constructed, 4 terminated, 4 canceled, 1 granted (not yet constructed) 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 Jefferson County?
Gold Creek Cellular of Montana Limited Partnership holds the most registrations in Jefferson County, with 5 of the 30. The next largest are American Towers LLC (4), Boulder TV Translator District (3) and Mesa Communications Group LLC (3). 15 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Jefferson County have registered structures?
Registrations in Jefferson County list 13 different city or place names. The most frequent are Butte (7), Boulder (6), Whitehall (4), Basin (2) and Three Forks (2).
Every registration
All 30 structures in Jefferson County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitehall · 1225453 | 150 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 2 | Cardwell · 1225465 | 150 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 3 | Basin · 1231841 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 4 | Three Forks · 1324258 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | (Near) East Helena · 1208758 | 90 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Butte · 1051224 | 86 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Whitehall · 1219956 | 79 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Three Folks · 1269111 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 9 | Butte · 1000778 | 65 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Basin · 1239631 | 64 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Clancy · 1000552 | 63 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Butte · 1001059 | 62 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Butte · 1031582 | 62 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Butte · 1319529 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Three Forks · 1012469 | 56 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 16 | Whitehall · 1226814 | 53 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Boulder · 1059858 | 50 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | East Helena · 1231883 | 49 m | Monopole | Dismantled |
| 19 | Butte · 1003797 | 33 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Whitehall · 1216797 | 33 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 21 | Butte · 1208482 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Boulder · 1012483 | 24 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 23 | Boulder · 1237500 | 23 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | East Helena · 1003801 | 22 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 25 | Jefferson City · 1262279 | 21 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 26 | Montana City · 1056572 | 20 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 27 | Wickes · 1003796 | 19 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 28 | Boulder · 1269624 | 15 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 29 | Boulder · 1269623 | 9 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 30 | Boulder · 1269924 | 9 m | Pole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Jefferson County, MT?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 30 registered antenna structures in Jefferson County, Montana, 20 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 Jefferson County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Jefferson County is registration 1324258, a lattice tower near Three Forks at 94 m (310 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Jefferson County?
Gold Creek Cellular of Montana Limited Partnership holds the most registrations in Jefferson County (5), followed by American Towers LLC (4).
What kind of towers are in Jefferson County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (15 of 30 registrations), then lattice tower (7).
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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 Jefferson County, Montana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/montana/county/jefferson-county (data as of October 13, 2026).