1949 Map of Bethalto
USGS Topo · Published 1949About this map
Bethalto and the developing suburbs of East Alton sit at a transitional moment of post-war expansion in Madison County. The landscape is a mix of agricultural heritage and industrial growth, marked by a dense network of country schools like Sherfy Sch and Werts Sch alongside new infrastructure like the Civic Memorial Airport. The map documents the intricate drainage of the Wood River system, where the West Fork and East Fork carve through the terrain, historically supporting small-scale industry such as the Ardent Mine.
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