Scales Mound Illinois Map

About Scales Mound, Illinois

Scales Mound is a locality in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 463. The population density is 271.0 people per km². Scales Mound is located at 42.4758°N, 90.2529°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61075.

Scales Mound rises from the undulating terrain of Jo Daviess County, a place where the land itself seems to breathe with a quiet, ancient rhythm. It lies 21.0 miles east of Dubuque, IA (from Dubuque, IA: bearing 95°T), and is situated 9.9 miles east-north-east of Galena. The rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, are cloaked in a patchwork of verdant fields and the deeper greens of mature woodlands, their edges blurring into the hazy horizons. Sunlight here possesses a particular quality, often slanting low in the afternoon, casting long, theatrical shadows that stretch and distort the familiar contours of the landscape, lending a sense of timelessness to the scene. The air, when a breeze stirs, carries the clean scent of damp earth and the subtle perfume of wild grasses, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart that beats beneath the surface of Scales Mound. The history of Scales Mound is as deeply rooted as the ancient oaks that dot its hillsides, a legacy of hardworking settlers drawn to the rich soil and the promise of a new life. Though the echoes of lead mining, once a vital artery of the region, have faded, the industrious spirit endures, now channeled into the gentle hum of agriculture and a quiet appreciation for the land. Local life unfolds at a pace dictated by the sun and the seasons, a stark contrast to the hurried world beyond its borders. The distinctive character of Scales Mound is not found in grand monuments, but in the subtle details: the weathered paint on a barn door, the friendly nod of a passing neighbor, the way the sky seems to stretch infinitely above the open fields, a silent testament to the enduring appeal of this corner of Illinois.

About This Scales Mound Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Scales Mound, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.475838, -90.252905. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Scales Mound and Jo Daviess County.

Detailed location data for Scales Mound includes the ZIP code (61075), telephone area code (847, 224), county seat of Jo Daviess County (Galena), and school district assignment (Scales Mound Community Unit School District 211). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Scales Mound is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.