
Bethalto and the surrounding river bottoms define this landscape in the mid-20th century, showing a transition from the industrial corridors of East Alton to the rural townships of Foster and Moro. The map illustrates the sprawling development of postwar suburbs like Cottage Hills, Rosewood Heights, and Forest Homes as they expanded near the St Louis Regional Airport. Significant institutional landmarks are present, including the Alton Mental Health Center and the Cloverleaf Golf Course.
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5 editions found
1912 · Gillespie
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1915 · Gillespie
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1925 · Brighton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1927 · Alton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1927 · Edwardsville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1928 · Brighton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1932 · Edwardsville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1934 · Alton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1935 · Columbia Bottom
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1948 · Quincy
USGS Topo · 1:250,000