Scales Mound Township is one of 23 townships in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 622 and it contained 286 housing units. It was formed from Council Hill and Thompson townships on March 7, 1855.

Charles Mound, the highest point in Illinois, is located within Scales Mound Township.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 18.71 square miles (48.5 km), all land.

The highest point in Illinois, Charles Mound (1,235 ft; 376 m), is located in Scales Mount Township.

Cities, towns, villages

• Scales Mound

Cemeteries

The township contains two cemeteries: Citizens and Holy Trinity.

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
2016 (est.)	600
U.S. Decennial Census

School districts

• Scales Mound Community Unit School District 211

Political districts

• Illinois' 16th congressional district
• State House District 89
• State Senate District 45