Black Butte, California

Black Butte (6,245 feet, 1,903 meter) is a group of dacite domes located about 8 miles (13 km) southwest of Mount Shasta. It is a landmark for the surrounding communities of Upton, Deetz, and Black Butte, and is also a monument for travelers of Interstate-5. These domes were formed about 9,500 years ago as a flank vent of Mount Shasta and was part of the larger mountain's eruptive activity.