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East Alton Illinois Map

Explore East Alton, Illinois, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of East Alton, Illinois

How to Use This East Alton, Illinois Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for East Alton, Illinois. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Illinois or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to East Alton.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	East Alton
State	Illinois (IL)
County	Madison County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	38.880326
Longitude	-90.111218
Population	5,786
Density	420.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	62024
Area Code	309
County Seat	Edwardsville
School District	East Alton-Wood River Community High School District 14

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About East Alton, Illinois

East Alton is a locality in Madison County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,786. The population density is 420.1 people per km². East Alton is located at 38.8803°N, 90.1112°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. East Alton is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 62024.

East Alton exists as a quiet, industrious expanse of the American heartland where the horizon stretches wide across the flat plains. It lies 1.5 miles north-northwest of Wood River, IL (from Wood River, IL: bearing 331°T), and is situated 4.0 miles east of Alton. The landscape remains defined by its inland position, far from any saltwater influence, where the air carries the dry, honest scent of soil and seasonal change. Residents often find respite in Van Preter Park, a local green space that serves as the quiet center of the immediate vicinity. To the north, the waters of East Fork Wood River wind through the terrain, while the calm surface of Old Channel Wood River sits just a short distance away. In the distance, the silhouette of Les Mamelles rises against the sky, grounding the view and reminding travelers of the ancient geological forces that shaped this region.

Manufacturing and labor have long provided the steady pulse that keeps East Alton moving forward through the decades. The local economy grew from a foundation of heavy industry, drawing strength from the proximity of essential transit routes that crisscross the Midwestern landscape. Factories and workshops once defined the daily rhythm, reflecting a heritage of skilled hands working in steel and production. This legacy of hard work remains visible in the sturdy architecture and the pragmatic nature of the streets that organize the residential quarters. Even as modern commerce shifts, the spirit of production persists, coloring the way the neighborhood approaches its future with a focus on persistence and utility.

Cultural life in East Alton reflects a grounded, unpretentious character shaped by the steady rhythms of the working day. People gather at community milestones or local gatherings, finding common ground in shared traditions that have persisted for generations. While the nearby Chain of Rocks provides a dramatic touch of natural movement to the landscape, the town itself maintains a focus on the humble, everyday beauty of brick facades and tree-lined avenues. Visitors who travel through might notice the shadow of Hop Hollow in the distance, a reminder of the varied topography that sits six miles away from the main thoroughfare. Though the area is not defined by the presence of global celebrities, it is a place where the lives of everyday citizens create their own quiet significance.

Nearby Outdoor Places

East Alton Recreation Center (Local Conservation Area) — 0.5 mi, 088° E
Camp Du Bois Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 179° S
Gordon F Moore Community Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 350° N
Tenis Memorial (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 352° N
Freedom Shrine (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 007° N
Maple Island (Local Conservation Area) — 2.0 mi, 196° S
Worker's Memorial (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 007° N
City Of Alton Sports Fields (Local Recreation) — 2.1 mi, 009° N
Tooth Carving (Public Artwork) — 2.3 mi, 312° NW
Edward "ted" And Pat Jones-confluence Point State Park (State Park) — 2.3 mi, 193° S
Robert Pershing Wadlow (Attraction) — 2.4 mi, 313° NW
Charles Raich Field (Stadium) — 2.9 mi, 138° SE
Golf Course (Park) — 3.1 mi, 308° NW
Blind (Viewpoint) — 3.1 mi, 260° W
Bethalto Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 3.2 mi, 039° NE
Alton Hauntings Ghost Tours (Attraction) — 3.7 mi, 281° W
Big Muddy National Fish And Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 3.8 mi, 218° SW · 32k acres
Columbia Bottom Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.0 mi, 198° S
Upper Mississippi Waterfowl Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.2 mi, 272° W
Jacoby Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 4.2 mi, 280° W
Bethalto Historical Museum (Museum) — 4.3 mi, 061° NE
Alton Military Prison Site (Attraction) — 4.3 mi, 280° W
Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower (Attraction) — 4.8 mi, 173° S
Vadalabene Bike Trail (State Recreation Area) — 5.0 mi, 285° W
Hartford Castle (Historic Castle / Fort) — 5.7 mi, 165° S
Structure (Historic Ruins) — 5.7 mi, 165° S
Wpa Outdoor Living room (Historic Ruins) — 6.7 mi, 238° SW
Poag Sand Prairie (Nature Reserve) — 7.5 mi, 147° SE
Amphitheater (Theatre) — 8.4 mi, 122° SE
Ralph Korte Stadium (Stadium) — 8.7 mi, 141° SE

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