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Kane County Physical, Cultural & Historical Features

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Physical Features
Forests 5
Islands 7
Lakes 7
Streams 47
Summits 1
Cultural Features
Airports 21
Buildings 108
Canals 5
Cemeteries 60
Channels 6
Churches 136
Civil 41
Dams 12
Hospitals 10
Locales 79
Mines 1
Parks 187
Post Offices 9
Reservoirs 9
Schools 177
Towers 6
Historical Features
Churches 1
Hospitals 3
Parks 1
Schools 79
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