Lowest and Highest Points in Stark County

Stark County map key

Low elevation: <600 feet above mean sea level
      Place: Walnut Creek
      7.5' quadrangle name: Laura
      PLSS: 4-31-12N-5E
      Geology: Cahokia Alluvium in river valley

High elevation: >875 feet above mean sea level
      Places: 2 unnamed hilltops
      7.5' quadrangle name: Castleton
      PLSS: 4 -23 and 25-13N-7E
      Geology: Buda Moraine crests

Area: 285.67 square miles
      Total relief (approximate): 275 feet
      Average percent slope: 0.95%

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Updated 10/1/2009 JKH

ILLINOIS STATE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
E. Donald McKay, III, Interim Director

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