Antenna structures in Lewis and Clark County, Montana
At a glance
Lewis and Clark County, Montana has 91 FCC-registered antenna structures, 60 of them marked constructed. That is the 2nd-largest count among the 56 Montana counties with registrations, and 6.2% of the state's 1,459. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1000556 near Simms at 102 m (336 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Lewis and Clark County compare with the rest of Montana?
With 91 registrations, Lewis and Clark County ranks 2nd of 56 counties in Montana; Yellowstone County leads the state with 115. The average registered overall height here is 38 m, about 29% below the Montana average of 53 m. The tallest standing structure, at 102 m, is about 2.7 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Lewis and Clark County?
The most common filed structure type in Lewis and Clark County is tower (code TOWER), with 38 registrations (41.8%). It is followed by lattice tower (14) and pole (11). In all, 14 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 60 constructed, 12 dismantled, 10 canceled, 6 granted (not yet constructed) and 3 terminated. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Lewis and Clark County?
Gold Creek Cellular of Montana Limited Partnership holds the most registrations in Lewis and Clark County, with 13 of the 91. The next largest are BNSF Railway Co. (6), NorthWestern Corporation (6) and American Towers LLC (5). 30 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Lewis and Clark County have registered structures?
Registrations in Lewis and Clark County list 11 different city or place names. The most frequent are Helena (71), East Helena (7), Lincoln (3), Wolf Creek (2) and Elliston (2).
Every registration
All 91 structures in Lewis and Clark County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wolf Creek · 1231843 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 2 | Helena · 1226387 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 3 | Helena · 1226391 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 4 | Simms · 1000556 | 102 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Fairfield · 1267319 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Helena · 1000372 | 81 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 4) | Constructed |
| 7 | Helena · 1000373 | 81 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 4) | Constructed |
| 8 | Helena · 1000374 | 81 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 4) | Constructed |
| 9 | Helena · 1000375 | 81 m | Antenna tower array (tower 4 of 4) | Constructed |
| 10 | Great Falls · 1023315 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Drummond · 1248446 | 66 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 12 | Helena · 1006585 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Helena · 1267089 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 14 | Helena · 1288927 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Helena · 1291037 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Helena · 1290261 | 60 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Wolf Creek · 1014771 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 18 | Helena · 1000836 | 59 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 19 | Lincoln · 1268502 | 56 m | Mast | Canceled |
| 20 | Helena · 1003790 | 52 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Helena · 1000016 | 50 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 22 | Lincoln · 1285235 | 49 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Helena · 1307897 | 48 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Helena · 1286982 | 47 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Helena · 1334882 | 47 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 26 | Helena · 1287152 | 47 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Helena · 1000001 | 47 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 28 | East Helena · 1324126 | 46 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 29 | Helena · 1000371 | 43 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Helena · 1237544 | 42 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 31 | Helena · 1217000 | 42 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 32 | Helena · 1000835 | 41 m | Building with tower | Dismantled |
| 33 | Helena · 1049709 | 39 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 34 | Helena · 1023647 | 39 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 35 | Fort Harrison · 1063705 | 38 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 36 | Lincoln · 1255535 | 36 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 37 | Helena · 1000837 | 35 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 38 | Helena · 1260611 | 35 m | Building with tower | Canceled |
| 39 | Helena · 1263124 | 35 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 40 | Helena · 1261942 | 35 m | Building with tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 41 | Helena · 1290519 | 35 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 42 | Helena · 1214702 | 34 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 43 | Cascade · 1003794 | 34 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 44 | Elliston · 1237499 | 34 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 45 | Helena · 1286073 | 32 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 46 | Helena · 1286310 | 32 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 47 | Helena · 1000370 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 48 | Helena · 1013292 | 31 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 49 | Helena · 1065063 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 50 | Helena · 1277708 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 51 | Helena · 1208354 | 30 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 52 | Helena · 1239513 | 28 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 53 | Helena · 1053186 | 27 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 54 | Helena · 1236378 | 27 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 55 | Helena · 1012468 | 27 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 56 | Helena · 1059779 | 26 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 57 | Helena · 1249653 | 26 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 58 | Helena · 1211847 | 26 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 59 | Helena · 1239920 | 26 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 60 | Helena · 1238059 | 25 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 61 | Helena · 1246290 | 25 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 62 | Helena · 1044852 | 24 m | Pipe | Dismantled |
| 63 | Helena · 1243790 | 24 m | Building with antenna | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 64 | Helena · 1273352 | 23 m | Pole | Dismantled |
| 65 | Helena · 1230616 | 23 m | Pole | Dismantled |
| 66 | Helena · 1252684 | 23 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 67 | Helena · 1261870 | 23 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 68 | Elliston · 1006579 | 23 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 69 | East Helena · 1240320 | 22 m | Building with tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 70 | Helena · 1281380 | 21 m | Building with tower | Constructed |
| 71 | Helena · 1299970 | 20 m | Building with antenna | Constructed |
| 72 | Helena · 1278828 | 18 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 73 | Helena · 1328462 | 18 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 74 | Helena · 1321149 | 18 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 75 | Helena · 1038106 | 17 m | Building | Constructed |
| 76 | Helena · 1252881 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 77 | East Helena · 1286029 | 15 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 78 | Helena · 1065888 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 79 | Helena · 1277823 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 80 | East Helena · 1003800 | 14 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 81 | Helena · 1235534 | 14 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 82 | Helena · 1206136 | 13 m | Lattice tower | Dismantled |
| 83 | Helena · 1205792 | 13 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 84 | Helena · 1304782 | 12 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 85 | Helena · 1328360 | 12 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 86 | East Helena · 1328463 | 12 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 87 | Helena · 1328467 | 12 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 88 | East Helena · 1026666 | 11 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 89 | Helena · 1294590 | 9 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 90 | Helena · 1244364 | 8 m | Pole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 91 | East Helena · 1028719 | 7 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Lewis and Clark County, MT?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 91 registered antenna structures in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, 60 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 Lewis and Clark County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Lewis and Clark County is registration 1000556, a tower near Simms at 102 m (336 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Lewis and Clark County?
Gold Creek Cellular of Montana Limited Partnership holds the most registrations in Lewis and Clark County (13), followed by BNSF Railway Co. (6).
What kind of towers are in Lewis and Clark County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (38 of 91 registrations), then lattice tower (14).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Lewis and Clark County, Montana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/montana/county/lewis-and-clark-county (data as of October 20, 2026).