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IL is mostly but not completely flat, but most of its hills are unexceptional

Started by kphoger, March 31, 2022, 01:35:05 PM

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Do you agree?

Hills do not exist in IL, and no amount of evidence can convince me otherwise.
13 (39.4%)
I know IL isn't totally flat, but I still like to get a reaction out of people.
8 (24.2%)
I know IL is flat, but I'll go to my grave before admitting it on this forum.
2 (6.1%)
IL is the new Alanland.  All hail Goat Jesus.
4 (12.1%)
I've never been to IL, but I'll weigh in on this debate anyway.
3 (9.1%)
Illinois is full of sublime towering mountains and infinitely better in every conceivable way than Wisconsin.  Anyone who questions this only does so out of an inferiority complex.
1 (3%)
Illinois is flat only because Teddy Roosevelt said it was.
0 (0%)
Illinois is flat only because of the wide angle lenses used by dashboard cameras.
2 (6.1%)

Total Members Voted: 33

kphoger

Here are just a few examples.  There are others like this all over small pockets of the state

https://goo.gl/maps/tuXkLx6iCJ2xR8ag6 – Here are some gently rolling hills in Kane County.
https://goo.gl/maps/uGNnseP6Tmk6tKkJ9 – These hills in White County are big enough for a no passing zone.
https://goo.gl/maps/VhT3k7weeAyzsceY8 – This elevation rise in Franklin County is nearly imperceptible.
https://goo.gl/maps/1CRKvyMLek1VMJU7A – Here is a small hill in Peoria County.
https://goo.gl/maps/vx7UDqzCjq4DKGmS7 – This valley along the Illinois River is barely worth mentioning.
https://goo.gl/maps/P8Xfce1rqPrBEEWb7 – There are some hills on the other side of this railroad.  Trust me.
https://goo.gl/maps/W7MGNs66mazjgJEJ7 – This field in Williamson County isn't completely flat.
Keep right except to pass.  Yes.  You.
Visit scenic Orleans County, NY!
Male pronouns, please.

Quote from: Philip K. DickIf you can control the meaning of words, you can control the people who must use them.


hotdogPi

Clinched, minus I-93 (I'm missing a few miles and my file is incorrect)

Traveled, plus US 13, 44, and 50, and several state routes

I will be in Burlington VT for the eclipse.

ozarkman417


Max Rockatansky

Illinois is full of sublime towering mountains and infinitely better in every conceivable way than Wisconsin.  Anyone who questions this only does so out of an inferiority complex.

kphoger

Quote from: Max Rockatansky on March 31, 2022, 01:40:09 PM
Illinois is full of sublime towering mountains and infinitely better in every conceivable way than Wisconsin.  Anyone who questions this only does so out of an inferiority complex.

Added to the poll.  Thanks.
Keep right except to pass.  Yes.  You.
Visit scenic Orleans County, NY!
Male pronouns, please.

Quote from: Philip K. DickIf you can control the meaning of words, you can control the people who must use them.

formulanone


Big John


kphoger

Keep right except to pass.  Yes.  You.
Visit scenic Orleans County, NY!
Male pronouns, please.

Quote from: Philip K. DickIf you can control the meaning of words, you can control the people who must use them.

JoePCool14

This thread is unexceptional and it greatly offends and does not offend me.

:) Needs more... :sombrero: Not quite... :bigass: Perfect.
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kphoger

Quote from: JoePCool14 on April 01, 2022, 08:14:43 AM
This thread is unexceptional and it greatly offends and does not offend me.

Thank you.  I've got you marked down as "o/n/o 15nw".

Reminder:  Payment can only be made in Vienna Sausages[1].
Keep right except to pass.  Yes.  You.
Visit scenic Orleans County, NY!
Male pronouns, please.

Quote from: Philip K. DickIf you can control the meaning of words, you can control the people who must use them.

SD Mapman

The traveler sees what he sees, the tourist sees what he has come to see. - G.K. Chesterton

Max Rockatansky

Quote from: SD Mapman on April 01, 2022, 01:52:42 PM
The true pancake of the US is Kansas, change my mind.

Hard to be the true pancake when the high point elevation is over 4,000 feet. 

hotdogPi

Quote from: Max Rockatansky on April 01, 2022, 02:13:39 PM
Quote from: SD Mapman on April 01, 2022, 01:52:42 PM
The true pancake of the US is Kansas, change my mind.

Hard to be the true pancake when the high point elevation is over 4,000 feet.

It's a pancake; it's just not quite level.
Clinched, minus I-93 (I'm missing a few miles and my file is incorrect)

Traveled, plus US 13, 44, and 50, and several state routes

I will be in Burlington VT for the eclipse.

Max Rockatansky

Quote from: 1 on April 01, 2022, 02:15:31 PM
Quote from: Max Rockatansky on April 01, 2022, 02:13:39 PM
Quote from: SD Mapman on April 01, 2022, 01:52:42 PM
The true pancake of the US is Kansas, change my mind.

Hard to be the true pancake when the high point elevation is over 4,000 feet.

It's a pancake; it's just not quite level.

Slanted pancake with an almost imperceptible elevation climb.   

7/8


JoePCool14

Quote from: kphoger on April 01, 2022, 10:50:16 AM
Quote from: JoePCool14 on April 01, 2022, 08:14:43 AM
This thread is unexceptional and it greatly offends and does not offend me.

Thank you.  I've got you marked down as "o/n/o 15nw".

Reminder:  Payment can only be made in Vienna Sausages[1].

Best I can do is a bag of frozen Banquet sausages.

:) Needs more... :sombrero: Not quite... :bigass: Perfect.
JDOT: We make the world a better place to drive.
Travel Mapping | 60+ Clinches | 260+ Traveled | 8000+ Miles Logged

SD Mapman

Quote from: Max Rockatansky on April 01, 2022, 02:17:38 PM
Quote from: 1 on April 01, 2022, 02:15:31 PM
Quote from: Max Rockatansky on April 01, 2022, 02:13:39 PM
Quote from: SD Mapman on April 01, 2022, 01:52:42 PM
The true pancake of the US is Kansas, change my mind.

Hard to be the true pancake when the high point elevation is over 4,000 feet.

It's a pancake; it's just not quite level.

Slanted pancake with an almost imperceptible elevation climb.
Actually saw an article (hard copy) that compared Kansas to a pancake using GIS modeling... someone had too much time on their hands.
The traveler sees what he sees, the tourist sees what he has come to see. - G.K. Chesterton

Scott5114

Louisiana seemed pretty flat when I was there last month. It's just harder to tell because there's more vegetation blocking your view.
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paulthemapguy

Are you there, mods? It's me, Paul. When, praytell, will this meme finally die?
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Max Rockatansky

Quote from: paulthemapguy on April 05, 2022, 04:24:15 PM
Are you there, mods? It's me, Paul. When, praytell, will this meme finally die?

A certain Entenmann's delivery truck grudge holder keeps coming back to make sure it never does. 

JoePCool14

Quote from: paulthemapguy on April 05, 2022, 04:24:15 PM
Are you there, mods? It's me, Paul. When, praytell, will this meme finally die?

When Crash stops trying to argue that IDOT is the best DOT ever.

:) Needs more... :sombrero: Not quite... :bigass: Perfect.
JDOT: We make the world a better place to drive.
Travel Mapping | 60+ Clinches | 260+ Traveled | 8000+ Miles Logged

SkyPesos

Quote from: paulthemapguy on April 05, 2022, 04:24:15 PM
Are you there, mods? It's me, Paul. When, praytell, will this meme finally die?
Never

Lord Carhorn is iconic.

formulanone

Quote from: Max Rockatansky on April 05, 2022, 10:00:58 PM
Quote from: paulthemapguy on April 05, 2022, 04:24:15 PM
Are you there, mods? It's me, Paul. When, praytell, will this meme finally die?

A certain Entenmann's delivery truck grudge holder keeps coming back to make sure it never does. 

How many Entenmann's Rich Frosted chocolate donuts do I need to eat to satisfy the demise of this meme?

Max Rockatansky

Quote from: formulanone on April 07, 2022, 09:09:01 AM
Quote from: Max Rockatansky on April 05, 2022, 10:00:58 PM
Quote from: paulthemapguy on April 05, 2022, 04:24:15 PM
Are you there, mods? It's me, Paul. When, praytell, will this meme finally die?

A certain Entenmann's delivery truck grudge holder keeps coming back to make sure it never does. 

How many Entenmann's Rich Frosted chocolate donuts do I need to eat to satisfy the demise of this meme?

Enough to stop the cycle of vengeance their delivery drivers tend to operate on.  Now I'm to understand Carhorn has issues with what brands the "mentally challenged."




formulanone

Quote from: Max Rockatansky on April 07, 2022, 09:33:44 AM
Quote from: formulanone on April 07, 2022, 09:09:01 AM
Quote from: Max Rockatansky on April 05, 2022, 10:00:58 PM
Quote from: paulthemapguy on April 05, 2022, 04:24:15 PM
Are you there, mods? It's me, Paul. When, praytell, will this meme finally die?

A certain Entenmann's delivery truck grudge holder keeps coming back to make sure it never does. 

How many Entenmann's Rich Frosted chocolate donuts do I need to eat to satisfy the demise of this meme?

Enough to stop the cycle of vengeance their delivery drivers tend to operate on.  Now I'm to understand Carhorn has issues with what brands the "mentally challenged."

So eight donuts, since IL 8 goes to Peoria. Donuts are acceptable in Peoria.

Gimme a week.



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