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Gallatin County


gallatin county map Map legend and scale


Low elevation: <320 feet above mean sea level
      Place: Ohio River
      7.5' quadrangle name: Saline Mines
      PLSS: 3-7-11S-10E
      Geology: Cahokia Alluvium in river valley

High elevation: >840 feet above mean sea level
      Place: Buzzards Point and nearby hilltop
      7.5' quadrangle name: Karbers Ridge
      Geology: Pennsylvanian Caseyville Sandstone ridge

Area: 324.70 square miles
      Total relief (approximate): 520 feet
      Average percent slope: 1.36%


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