Alto Pass Illinois Map

About Alto Pass, Illinois

Alto Pass is a locality in Union County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 343. The population density is 68.8 people per km². Alto Pass is located at 37.5703°N, 89.3176°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62905.

Alto Pass sits at the southern edge of the Shawnee National Forest, a place where the land begins to fold and rise, hinting at the ancient Ozark uplift. It lies 21.3 miles north-north-east of Cape Girardeau, MO (from Cape Girardeau, MO: bearing 31°T), and is situated 8.5 miles north-north-west of Anna. The air here carries the scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the surrounding woodlands that cradle the small village. Roads wind between modest homes and small businesses, often disappearing into the green embrace of the hills, and the sky, when it breaks through the canopy, is a vast, unbroken blue. The terrain is a series of steep inclines and narrow valleys, a landscape shaped by water and time, where creeks run clear and the shadows lengthen early in the afternoon. The history of Alto Pass is tied to the ridges and valleys that define it. Once a hub for timber and agriculture, its economy now leans more towards the quiet allure of its natural setting, drawing visitors to hike the forest trails and explore the nearby Garden of the Gods. The local character is one of resilience and quiet independence, a continuation of the spirit of those who first settled this rugged country. The old railroad bed, now a popular trail, speaks of a time when this place was more connected to the wider world, a faint echo of bustling activity against the enduring stillness of the hills.

About This Alto Pass Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Alto Pass, Illinois with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Alto Pass and Union County.

Detailed location data for Alto Pass includes the ZIP code (62905), telephone area code (618), county seat of Union County (Jonesboro), and school district assignment (Cobden School Unit District 17). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Alto Pass is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.