2015 Map of Alta

About this map

Alta stands as the central hub in this section of Buena Vista County, where a grid of rural roads connects the surrounding agricultural lands. The town's layout is defined by streets such as W 1st St and E 6th St, reflecting a well-organized local community. Two significant burial grounds, Scandinavian Cem and Woodlawn Cem, are situated near the town, providing valuable geographic markers for those researching the heritage of the area's early settlers. The landscape is naturally drained by several waterways, including the Little Maple River and Maple Cr, which flow through the undulating terrain. A dense network of section-line roads, including 530th St and Hwy M27, illustrates the enduring Public Land Survey System structure that has guided Iowa's land use for generations.