Charles Mound
| Charles Mound | |
|---|---|
Looking eastward at Charles Mound, the highest point in Illinois from Elizabeth Scales Mound Road, September 2016 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,235 ft (376 m) NAVD 88 |
| Prominence | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Listing | U.S. state high points 45th |
| Coordinates | 42°30′14.55931″N 90°14′23.01334″W / 42.5040442528°N 90.2397259278°W |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jo Daviess |
| Township | Scales Mound |
| Topo map | USGS Shullsburg |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Unpaved road |
Charles Mound is a gentle, 1,235-foot (376 m) high hill located in Scales Mound Township, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States. It is 2 miles (3.2 km) northeast of the small town of Scales Mound, and 11 miles (18 km) northeast of Galena. Despite its name, Charles Mound is a naturally occurring, erosional feature and is not to be confused with the intentional mounds created by native cultures. It is the highest natural point in the state and is thus considered a state highpoint. It is the lowest state highpoint in the Midwestern region of the United States.