1954 Map of Bethalto
USGS Topo · Published 1975About this map
Alton State Hospital stands as a significant landmark in this region of Madison County, situated just west of the burgeoning residential areas of Forest Homes and Cottage Hills. The landscape is defined by the branching tributaries of the West Fork Wood River and East Fork Wood River, which carve through the terrain between established rural communities like Fosterburg and Moro. Purple map revisions from the early 1970s highlight the post-war expansion of suburban footprints in Bethalto and Rosewood Heights, contrasting with the more traditional rural patterns found near Emmaus Ch and Woods Sch. The presence of the Civic Memorial Airport and the B N railroad line reflects the mid-century infrastructure supporting this industrial and residential corridor north of East Alton.
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Editions of this 1954 Bethalto Map
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Historical Maps of Alton Through Time
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