Charles Mound, (1,235'), The Illinois High Point

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Charles Mound, a few miles from the village of Scales Mound, lies near the Illinois/Wisconsin border in the far northwestern corner of Illinois.

For some reason, there are two USGS benchmarks at the Illinois highpoint, one dated 1935 and a newer one dated 1985.

The view from the highpoint overlooks gently-rolling fields. It is easy to see why this is Charles Mound, not Charles Mountain!

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