About the Charles Mound topo map
Charles Mound is the highest point in Illinois, at 1,235 feet above sea level. The Charles Mound topo map traces the summit and the ground around it from USGS 3DEP elevation data.
This design uses contour lines every 20 feet, a map about 1.9 miles across, 309 feet of relief inside the frame. Every fifth line is drawn heavier, as on a USGS quad, so the shape reads from across the room.
High pointers collect all fifty. These gifts mark the one you just stood on. Choose from four styles, Topo Block, Summit Badge, Retro Peak and Minimal Fade, in navy for light shirts or cream for dark ones. Printed to order on T-shirts, hoodies, mugs, canvas prints, stickers, ornaments and more.
Questions about Charles Mound
Where is Charles Mound?
Charles Mound is in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. The topo map is centered on it and covers the ground around it, about 1.9 miles across.
How high is Charles Mound?
Charles Mound reaches about 1,235 feet above sea level in the USGS 3DEP elevation data the map is drawn from. It is the highest point in Illinois.
Where does the Charles Mound topo map data come from?
The contour lines are drawn from U.S. Geological Survey 3DEP elevation data. This design has a line every 20 feet of elevation and 309 feet of relief inside the frame, with every fifth line drawn heavier, as on a USGS quad.
What Charles Mound gifts can I buy?
The Charles Mound topo map comes in 4 styles and is available on T-shirts, hoodies, mugs, canvas prints, posters, water bottles, stickers, ornaments and tote bags. Every item is printed to order and shipped by CafePress; the buttons on this page go straight to each product.
Can I use this topo map for hiking or navigation?
No. It is decorative art simplified from elevation data and leaves out trails, roads and hazards a real map needs. Carry a proper map or GPS outdoors.
