Antenna structures in Powell County, Montana
At a glance
Powell County, Montana has 16 FCC-registered antenna structures, 12 of them marked constructed. That is the 33rd-largest count among the 56 Montana counties with registrations, and 1.1% of the state's 1,459. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1061258 near Helmville at 67 m (220 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Powell County compare with the rest of Montana?
With 16 registrations, Powell County ranks 33rd of 56 counties in Montana; Yellowstone County leads the state with 115. The average registered overall height here is 46 m, about 13% below the Montana average of 53 m. The tallest standing structure, at 67 m, is about 45% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Powell County?
The most common filed structure type in Powell County is tower (code TOWER), with 10 registrations (62.5%). It is followed by lattice tower (3) and building antenna (1). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 12 constructed, 3 canceled and 1 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 Powell County?
Mesa Communications Group LLC holds the most registrations in Powell County, with 3 of the 16. The next largest are Montana Dept. of Corrections (2), American Towers LLC (1) and BNSF Railway Co. (1). 11 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Powell County have registered structures?
Registrations in Powell County list 9 different city or place names. The most frequent are Deer Lodge (7), Garrison (2), Avon (1), Helmville (1) and Frontier (1).
Every registration
All 16 structures in Powell County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garrison · 1231851 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 2 | Garrison · 1231850 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 3 | Avon · 1231026 | 84 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 4 | Helmville · 1061258 | 67 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Frontier · 1014766 | 66 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Ovando · 1281932 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Deer Lodge · 1007632 | 56 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Deer Lodge · 1256434 | 47 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Deer Lodge · 1054549 | 27 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 10 | Deer Lodge · 1295968 | 24 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Butte · 1259298 | 24 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Elliston · 1273324 | 23 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 13 | Deer Lodge · 1208288 | 21 m | Building with antenna | Constructed |
| 14 | Deer Lodge · 1303616 | 18 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Gold Creek · 1237501 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Deer Lodge · 1222992 | 9 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Powell County, MT?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 16 registered antenna structures in Powell County, Montana, 12 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 Powell County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Powell County is registration 1061258, a lattice tower near Helmville at 67 m (220 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Powell County?
Mesa Communications Group LLC holds the most registrations in Powell County (3), followed by Montana Dept. of Corrections (2).
What kind of towers are in Powell County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (10 of 16 registrations), then lattice tower (3).
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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 Powell County, Montana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/montana/county/powell-county (data as of October 13, 2026).