2021 Map of Scales Mound East

About this map

Scales Mound and the surrounding township terrain in Jo Daviess County define this corner of northwest Illinois, where the landscape is punctuated by numerous named heights such as Wenzel Mound, Hudson Mound, and Squirrel Grove Mound. The geography is deeply influenced by the drainage of the Apple River and its W Fork, leading into the significant recreational waters of Apple Canyon Lake. This modern survey documents the rural character of the region, anchored by historical community sites like Schapville Zion Presbyterian Cem and the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Cem. A network of winding local roads, including N Charles Mound Rd and E Stagecoach Trl, trace the ridgelines and valleys between landmarks like Pea Ridge and Mound Sumner, providing a detailed look at the contemporary settlement patterns and land use in this part of the Driftless Area.