2010 Map of Alto

About this map

Alto serves as the primary hub of this East Texas landscape, where several farm-to-market roads converge amidst a network of creek branches. The map details a rural community structure rooted in family history and local education, evidenced by the Central High settlement and school located north of the main town. Water defines the terrain, with Turkey Creek and Bowles Creek draining the western reaches while Larrison Creek and Big Atoy Creek move through the central and eastern portions. Several significant burial grounds, including Bradford Cemetery, Shiloh Cemetery, and Harrison Cemetery, are distributed across the countryside, providing vital reference points for genealogical research. The topography is marked by modest elevations such as Carter Mountain and the uniquely named Graveyard Hill, illustrating the transition from creek bottoms to the low hills of Cherokee County.