2018 Map of Scales Mound East

About this map

Scales Mound and the surrounding Driftless Area of Northwest Illinois are defined by high-elevation landforms such as Hudson Mound, Squirrel Grove Mound, and Wenzel Mound. This 2018 survey illustrates a landscape of deeply incised valleys and ridge-top roads, where historical routes like E Stagecoach Trl navigate the high ground between the drainage basins of Mill Cr and the W Fork Apple River. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the modern planned community and reservoir of Apple Canyon Lake, which stands in contrast to the traditional rural crossroads of Schapville. Land use patterns here are dictated by the terrain, with agricultural fields occupying the flatter uplands like Pea Ridge and Mound Sumner, while the steep descents toward Hells Br and the Apple River remain largely forested. Local history researchers can trace the modern road network against the underlying township and range system, including t29n r2e and t29n r3e.