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1953 Map of Alton

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Alton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Alton serves as the focal point of this Osborne County landscape, situated along the north bank of the South Fork Solomon River. The town's grid is bisected by the Missouri Pacific railroad, which follows the river valley's naturally level grade. This 1950s survey captures a well-established agricultural community organized into townships including Grant, Hawkeye, and Sumner.

South of the river, the terrain transitions into the more dissected uplands of Mount Ayr and Kill Creek. Local social infrastructure is clearly defined by rural institutions such as Mount Ayr Sch, Mount Ayr Ch, and the Kill Creek Ch. The presence of numerous small cemeteries like Sumner Cem and Pioneer Cem, along with various sand and gravel pits, reflects a landscape shaped by local materials and generational residency. Hydrological monitoring is noted at the Gaging Sta on the river, south of the main settlement.