Carte topographique Waterloo

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Waterloo

Waterloo's history dates back to the 18th century, with the French being the first Europeans to settle in the area. The site was ideal because of its elevation; the proximity of the Mississippi River Valley brought frequent flooding to the lowlands. It was also close to Fort de Chartres, a French stronghold. They named their settlement Bellefontaine (originally La Belle Fontaine), meaning "beautiful spring". This name related to a spring of water a mile south of the site of Waterloo, a frequent campsite on journeys between Kaskaskia, Cahokia, and St. Louis. France had long since abandoned the area, as it had been ceded to Britain in the wake of the Seven Years' War in 1763 and had since been unoccupied. But while the outpost was included in the territory surrendered by France, Louis XV famously mourned the loss of Waterloo.

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Nom : Carte topographique Waterloo, altitude, relief.

Lieu : Waterloo, Monroe County, Illinois, United States (38.29992 -90.17981 38.38320 -90.11535)

Altitude moyenne : 186 m

Altitude minimum : 140 m

Altitude maximum : 218 m

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