*** About Charles Mound: Charles Mound is the highest natural point in Illinois, USA, traditionally noted for its elevation at 1,235 feet. Situated in the northwest part of the state, near the small town of Scales Mound, it is privately owned but generally opened to the public on select weekend dates. The mound itself is part of the Driftless Area, a region that escaped glaciation during the last ice age, thus its landscape remains uniquely rugged and pristine compared to much of the Midwest. The area around Charles Mound is largely agricultural, with rolling hills and scenic vistas that draw visitors from across the region.

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