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1973 Map of Alto

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Alto
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Alto serves as the primary hub of this East Texas landscape, situated at the junction of several regional routes and the St. Louis Southwestern railroad. The 1970s terrain is defined by a series of prominent elevations, including Bradford Mountain, Carter Mountain, and Bald Mountain, which rise above a network of drainages such as Larrison Creek and Beaver Creek. This survey captures the rural community structure of Cherokee County, where small centers like Redlawn and Central High are anchored by local schools and country churches.

Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of numerous family and community burial sites, including the Old Palestine Cem, Harrison Cem, and Berryman Cem. The map also preserves the locations of vital local institutions such as Pleasant Grove Ch and Mt Zion Ch, providing a detailed look at the social geography of the region before further modern development altered these established patterns.