historical topo map of Alton, IL in 1948

1948 Map of Alton

USGS Topo · Published 1954

This historical map portrays the area of Alton in 1948, primarily covering Madison County as well as portions of Madison County and Missouri. Featuring a scale of 1:24000, this map provides a highly detailed snapshot of the terrain, roads, buildings, counties, and historical landmarks in the Alton region at the time. Published in 1954, it is the sole known edition of this map.


Map Details

Date Portrayed1948
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.


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