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2017 Map of Alton

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Alton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Alton serves as the central hub of this Missouri Ozarks terrain, where the Eleven Point River valley's complex topography is defined by numerous hollows and springs. The landscape is deeply carved by drainage systems like Frederick Cr, Piney Cr, and Tucker Cr, which wind through named landforms such as Graham Hollow and Big Hollow. These features reflect the karst geology of Oregon County, further evidenced by the presence of Simpson Spring, Mud Spring, and Norman Spring.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family-connected landmarks and burial sites across the township. The map records the Huddleston Graveyard and Huddleston Br in the north, alongside the Smyrna Cem, Smith Cem, and Dills Cem. The small settlement of Woodside sits in the northeast corner, connected by a network of county roads that follow the ridgelines and valley floors, documenting the modern rural infrastructure of this timber-and-pasture region.