2018 Map of Alton

About this map

The Mississippi River creates a prominent boundary between Illinois and Missouri, anchoring the industrial and residential landscapes of Alton and East Alton. This 2018 survey detail shows the convergence of the river with the Clark Bridge, a critical crossing that links the Missouri side's West Alton and Dresser Island to the higher bluffs of Madison County. The map is notable for its concentration of memorial sites, including the North Alton Confederate Cemetery and the Lovejoy Memorial Cemetery, reflecting the area's deep ties to American history. Northward, the village of Godfrey hosts the Benjamin Godfrey Campus of the Lewis and Clark Community College. Residential development is interspersed with natural features like Hop Hollow and Youngblood Hollow, while recreational spaces such as the Alton-Woodriver Sportsmens Reservoir highlight the varied land use of this riverfront corridor.