Morgan County High Point Trip Report
The Mound & 13 Pitner Place
Date: December 24, 2000
Author: John Mitchler
The two bumps that comprise this cohp are located in western Illinois in Jacksonville just west of
Springfield.
The highway routes on the south side of Jacksonville are confusing, especially since a US67 bypass has
been constructed and is not on the topo. Using the topo's labels, identify the right angle turn that
US67/IL104 makes at the southwest edge of Jacksonville. Continue west from this spot for 1.3 miles to
Jones Lane which extends to the right (north) off The Mound. An old farmhouse is just south of Jones
Lane and a radio tower is just southeast. The highest ground appears to be in a field just east of the
radio tower. From the high ground, you can see the new US67 bypass just a quarter mile to the east.
Drive 0.5 miles back toward Jacksonville and turn left (north) onto Mound Road which follows the crest
of this moraine. Homes adorn both sides of this street and after 1 mile you'll be in the residential area of
Jacksonville. After driving nearly 2 miles on Mound Rd, watch for Grand Ave. Shortly after Grand,
watch for Pitner Place on your left (north). Turn onto Pitner which is a block-long street with nicer
homes. The HP area is at 13 Pitner Place to the left (west) side of the street. I spoke at length with the
folks who live there and they were impressed to be on the cohp. Apparently Pitner was owner of this land
before it was subdivided. The owners are very much part of the local society and appreciated receiving a
copy of the HP Club newsletter. There's no way to tell which of the two areas is highest, The Mound or
13 Pitner Place, but based on relative rise of the terrain,
I would bet that The Mound is the true highest land.