Shadow Butte

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Shadow Butte, as seen from Bogus Basin Road.

Shadow Butte is a mountain butte, located in the southwestern region of the U.S. state of Idaho.

Often misnamed "Squaw Butte," Shadow Butte, located northwest of Sweet, is a notable landmark in the area. However, the original name was Squaw Butte until it was changed to Shadow Butte over controversy of the name around 2001. [ citation needed ]

    Shadow Butte is also the source of the name for Shadow Butte Elementary School in Emmett, Idaho.

    Coordinates: 43°59′53″N116°24′22″W / 43.99800°N 116.40598°W / 43.99800; -116.40598


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