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Alto Pass.

Its Census reference point is in Southern Shawnee Hills, within Interior Plateau. Cobden lies about 4.5 miles southeast of Alto Pass by reference-point distance.

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A VIEW OF THE AREA
Alto Pass, Illinois, in Union County
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THE SETTINGSouthern Shawnee Hills

COUNTY GEOGRAPHYUnion County

YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Alto Pass on the map

THE ALTO PASS LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Southern Shawnee Hills setting.

Alto Pass village has 2.13 square miles of land in Union County. Its Census reference point is in Southern Shawnee Hills, within Interior Plateau.

Open hills, irregular plains and tablelands are developed on limestone and other sedimentary rocks. Oak-hickory woodland, local prairie and cedar-glade settings contribute to this diverse inland plateau.

Regional context: Interior Plateau ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Alto Pass and Union County

Alto Pass is associated with Union County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Union County

Alto Pass by land and water

The Census records 0.03 square miles of water within Alto Pass, or 1.4% of its total area. It is 0.7 percentage points lower than the 2.1% recorded for Union County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Alto Pass village has 1.7 times the land area of nearby Cobden village (1.22 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

IL · villageLOCAL LAND ATLAS

Alto Pass

37.5737° N, 89.3195° W

1.7 mi east–west extent1.5 mi north–south extent2.13 sq mi of land

2025 Census boundaries · independently fitted local outline. Orientation map, not a parcel survey.

THE GEOGRAPHY AT A GLANCE

Alto Pass

Illinois · 2.16 sq mi total

Land: 98.6%
Water: 1.4%

Community-wide measurements, not a parcel survey or a flood-risk rating.

LOCAL LAND-AREA COMPARISON

A sense of scale

Alto Pass2.13 sq mi

Cobden1.22 sq mi

Pomona50 sq mi

Land inside each Census boundary. Areas may overlap; this comparison does not describe lot sizes, prices, or buildable acreage.

The records for your land.

For a Alto Pass review, send the parcel identifier, acreage, and a location we can match to the map.

Geography: Alto Pass village
Reference point: 37.5737° N, 89.3195° W
Boundary edition: 2025 U.S. Census

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FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Alto Pass land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

Locate the parcel within Alto Pass

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Alto Pass. Check the Union County geography against the actual property location.

Read the Southern Shawnee Hills setting

Southern Shawnee Hills belongs to Interior Plateau. Which parts of the property are tableland or valley ground, and what parcel-specific topography and access records can you provide?

Check the route, beyond Cobden

Cobden is 4.5 miles southeast of the Alto Pass reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Alto Pass resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON ALTO PASS

USGS National Map

Begin at 37.5737° N, 89.3195° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Alto Pass ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Union

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Union ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Alto Pass data

View Census information selected by this village’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Southern Shawnee Hills

Explore the agency mapping behind the Interior Plateau context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗

Additional Illinois landowner resources

Illinois floodplain resources

DNR guidance linking to official flood maps and Illinois mapping resources.

Illinois mine permit map

DNR map for researching mine-permit locations and related mining context.

FEMA flood maps USDA Web Soil Survey Wetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Alto Pass.

Cobden lies about 4.5 miles southeast of Alto Pass by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Alto Pass in context

Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Illinois; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.

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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Alto Pass
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Alto Pass?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Union County. Alto Pass’s 2.13 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Alto Pass property in Southern Shawnee Hills?+

No. Southern Shawnee Hills is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Alto Pass boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Cobden as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 4.5 miles southeast of Alto Pass’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Alto Pass?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Sell my land inAlto Pass.

Land in theSouthern Shawnee Hills setting.