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2015 Map of Alton

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Alton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Alton occupies the bluffs and riverfront along the Mississippi River in this 2015 topographic study. The landscape transitions from the dense street grids of Upper Alton and Milton to the suburban sprawl of Godfrey and Belmont Village to the north. Significant institutional presence is marked by Lewis and Clark Community College, while the region's history is preserved in numerous burial grounds such as Valhalla Memorial Cem, Oakwood Cem, and Saint Joseph Cem.

Water features define the western edge, where the Mississippi River meets landmarks like Quatoga Bluff and the low-lying Dresser Island. Moving inland, the terrain is dissected by Little Piasa Cr and Shields Br, which flow through heavily developed residential areas. Local recreation and water management are evident at the Alton-Woodriver Sportsmens Reservoir and Warren Levis Lake, illustrating how the community has integrated with the rugged bluff geography over time.