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Dekalb County Physical, Cultural & Historical Features

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Physical Features
Forests 2
Lakes 1
Streams 13
Woods 3
Cultural Features
Airports 31
Buildings 73
Canals 2
Cemeteries 49
Churches 37
Civil 32
Dams 2
Hospitals 5
Locales 19
Mines 2
Parks 22
Post Offices 3
Reservoirs 4
Schools 52
Towers 4
Trails 1
Historical Features
Areas 1
Cemeteries 3
Churches 1
Lakes 1
Locales 2
Post Offices 5
Schools 103
Woods 1
  • Physical Features are the natural features of the Earth's surface.
  • Cultural Features are landscape features that were created or shaped by humans.
  • Historical Features are features that no longer exist on the landscape.
  • Historical Landmarks: Illinois's National Historic Landmarks