Historical Maps of Alton, Illinois

What stories do these 42 old maps tell about Alton's past? From 1927 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Alton's history through maps:

  • Trace Alton's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
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Begin your journey into Alton's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Alton, IL maps

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  1. 1927 Map of Alton
    1927 Map of Alton
    1927 Alton
    1927 Print · USGS
    Covers Alton, including Granite City, Edwardsville, and other nearby areas

  2. 1934 Map of Alton
    1934 Map of Alton
    1934 Alton
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers Alton, including Granite City, Edwardsville, and other nearby areas

  3. 1934 Map of Alton, 1946 Print
    1934 Map of Alton, 1946 Print
    1934 Alton
    1946 Print · USGS
    Covers Alton, including Granite City, Edwardsville, and other nearby areas

  4. 1935 Map of Columbia Bottom
    1935 Map of Columbia Bottom
    1935 Columbia Bottom
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Alton, including Granite City, Old Jamestown, and other nearby areas

  5. 1948 Map of Alton, 1954 Print
    1948 Map of Alton, 1954 Print
    1948 Alton
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Alton, including Godfrey, East Alton, and other nearby areas

  6. 1949 Map of Saint Louis
    1949 Map of Saint Louis
    1949 Saint Louis
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Alton, including St. Louis, O'Fallon, and other nearby areas

  7. 1949 Map of Bethalto
    1949 Map of Bethalto
    1949 Bethalto
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Alton, including Wood River, Bethalto, and other nearby areas

  8. 1949 Map of St. Louis
    1949 Map of St. Louis
    1949 St. Louis
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Alton, including St. Louis, O'Fallon, and other nearby areas

  9. 1950 Map of Alton
    1950 Map of Alton
    1950 Alton
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Alton, including Godfrey, East Alton, and other nearby areas

  10. 1950 Map of Alton
    1950 Map of Alton
    1950 Alton
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Alton, including Godfrey, East Alton, and other nearby areas

  11. 1951 Map of Columbia Bottom, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Columbia Bottom, 1952 Print
    1951 Columbia Bottom
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Alton, including Granite City, Old Jamestown, and other nearby areas

  12. 1951 Map of Columbia Bottom, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Columbia Bottom, 1952 Print
    1951 Columbia Bottom
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Alton, including Granite City, Old Jamestown, and other nearby areas

  13. 1951 Map of Columbia Bottom, 1959 Print
    1951 Map of Columbia Bottom, 1959 Print
    1951 Columbia Bottom
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Alton, including Granite City, Old Jamestown, and other nearby areas

  14. 1951 Map of Columbia Bottom, 1969 Print
    1951 Map of Columbia Bottom, 1969 Print
    1951 Columbia Bottom
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Alton, including Granite City, Old Jamestown, and other nearby areas

  15. 1951 Map of Columbia Bottom, 1974 Print
    1951 Map of Columbia Bottom, 1974 Print
    1951 Columbia Bottom
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers Alton, including Granite City, Old Jamestown, and other nearby areas

  16. 1951 Map of Columbia Bottom, 1975 Print
    1951 Map of Columbia Bottom, 1975 Print
    1951 Columbia Bottom
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Alton, including Granite City, Old Jamestown, and other nearby areas

  17. 1951 Map of Columbia Bottom, 1983 Print
    1951 Map of Columbia Bottom, 1983 Print
    1951 Columbia Bottom
    1983 Print · USGS
    Covers Alton, including Granite City, Old Jamestown, and other nearby areas

  18. 1951 Map of Columbia Bottom, 1987 Print
    1951 Map of Columbia Bottom, 1987 Print
    1951 Columbia Bottom
    1987 Print · USGS
    Covers Alton, including Granite City, Old Jamestown, and other nearby areas

  19. 1954 Map of Bethalto, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Bethalto, 1959 Print
    1954 Bethalto
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Alton, including Wood River, Bethalto, and other nearby areas

  20. 1954 Map of Alton, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Alton, 1959 Print
    1954 Alton
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Alton, including Godfrey, East Alton, and other nearby areas

  21. 1954 Map of Alton, 1969 Print
    1954 Map of Alton, 1969 Print
    1954 Alton
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Alton, including Godfrey, East Alton, and other nearby areas

  22. 1954 Map of Bethalto, 1969 Print
    1954 Map of Bethalto, 1969 Print
    1954 Bethalto
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Alton, including Wood River, Bethalto, and other nearby areas

  23. 1954 Map of Bethalto, 1975 Print
    1954 Map of Bethalto, 1975 Print
    1954 Bethalto
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Alton, including Wood River, Bethalto, and other nearby areas

  24. 1954 Map of Alton, 1975 Print
    1954 Map of Alton, 1975 Print
    1954 Alton
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Alton, including Godfrey, East Alton, and other nearby areas

  25. 1954 Map of Alton, 1986 Print
    1954 Map of Alton, 1986 Print
    1954 Alton
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers Alton, including Godfrey, East Alton, and other nearby areas

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