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Alpha, Illinois Map Art
A new map of Alpha, Illinois, made in 2026 and printed to order on thick archival matte paper.
12" x 18" Archival Matte Print
A Map of Home. A Work of Art.
Explore Alpha, Illinois from a whole new perspective. Created using aerial imagery and detailed geographic data, this map captures Alpha building by building, with labeled streets, familiar landmarks, and shaded topographical relief that highlights the natural contours of the landscape.
Combining modern data with the timeless character of a vintage atlas, this map is just as interesting up close as it is beautiful on the wall. Whether you grew up in Alpha, spent memorable years there, or call it home today, this unique map is a great way to celebrate a place that means something to you. Zoom in on the preview to look for your street, and then order a print to put your memories on the wall.
Three ways to hang it
Unframed archival matte, a black wood frame or a white wood frame.
Up close
Geography Worth Displaying
This map was created using accurate cartographic data and authoritative geographic sources, including the U.S. Geological Survey and the Census Bureau. The map brings together terrain, waterways, roads, and building detail. The majority of the streets are labeled, houses are accurately depicted, and the topography is derived from government sources. Combining local data with carefully composed color and shading leads to this beautifully detailed Alpha artwork for your wall.
Rather than simply showing street outlines, we’ve included as many of the street names as we could reasonably fit on the map while keeping their names legible. Zoom in on the high resolution preview to see exactly what’s on the map. We truly set out to create a statement piece for anyone who loves Alpha. So whether it’s for you, or a gift for someone you love, we hope this map of Alpha brings back fond memories.
Read the story behind this map of Alpha, Illinois from 2026.
About Alpha, Illinois
Alpha is a village in southwestern Henry County, Illinois. Anson Calkins laid it out in 1872 as a railroad town at the meeting of two Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy lines. Alpha counted 675 residents in the 2020 census and is within Alwood Community Unit School District 225.
- Village BeginningsAnson Calkins laid out Alpha on June 1, 1872, replacing Oxford, which stood about three miles west.
- Railroad JunctionAlpha developed where railroad branches connecting Galesburg with Savanna and Galva with New Boston crossed.
- Meaning of AlphaCalkins selected the Greek alphabet's first letter because he hoped the settlement would become a great city.
- Formal IncorporationThe village was incorporated on January 11, 1895.
- Land AreaThe 2021 census gazetteer listed Alpha's total area as 0.31 square miles, all of it land.
Find your street
Names on the Alpha map
Every name below is printed on this map. Look for your street, your school, the park where you played, or the pond down the road.
Streets and roads25
- South First Street
- North First Street
- Scandia Street
- North Yates Street
- Main Street
- Picard Street
- North Third Street
- North Fourth Street
- South Second Street
- North Second Street
- Third Street
- North Scandia Street
- Second Street
- South Fourth Street
- North Park Street
- Marlane Drive
- South Yates Street
- South Scandia Street
- South Park Street
- First Street
- East Street
- West East Street
- Johnson Drive
- North Marlane Drive
- North 300th Avenue
Names are listed as they appear on the printed map. Zoom into the product photos to find them.
The art of mapping a place
How This Map Was Made
Real places. Remarkable detail. Discover the layers that turn geographic data into a map of home.
The view from above
Aerial imagery reveals the character of the land: woodland, open fields, and the patterns of a place.
The shape of the land
Elevation data brings hills, valleys, and subtle changes in the landscape into view.
The details of home
Roads, waterways, and building footprints come together to make the map feel unmistakably local.
Geography becomes art
Considered color, shading, and typography bring the layers together in a map made for your wall.
Process illustrated with Mendon, Massachusetts. Aerial imagery: USDA NAIP. Terrain: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Map details and finished artwork: KNOWOL.
The Details
About This Print
Choose an archival matte print, or a black or white Ayous wood frame. The archival matte print is unframed.
Select your size and finish above to see the matching product image and price.
Materials & Craftsmanship
A contemporary map with the character of a classic atlas, printed on archival matte paper. Optional frames are made from Ayous wood.
Your printed map does not include the watermark shown in the full-map preview.
Shipping & Delivery
Free shipping within the United States. Every print is made to order in the USA.
Buying a gift? Add a note in your cart and we'll include it. We never put prices in the package.
Prints ship within 2 to 3 business days. Allow 7 to 10 days total from ordering for delivery. Timing may vary during holidays or periods of high order volume.
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Returns and damaged prints
Each print is made to order. Change-of-mind refunds are not available after production.
If your print arrives damaged, misprinted or incorrect, contact support@knowol.com within 30 days of receiving it. Include your order number, photos and a description of the issue.
Read our full refund and replacement policy. For questions about your order, email support@knowol.com.
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