How are a mesa and a butte alike?
The differences between a butte and a mesa is that a butte,
generally, is a hill with a flattened top while the mesa is
considered to be a mountain with a flattened top. This distinction
between buttes and mesas is determinant on size of the structure,
which is what causes them to be a confusing distinction. A butte is
often times the remnant of a mesa that has been worn down over the
years.