Alto, which means "high," received its name from being the highest point along the railroad line on which it is situated. The elevation is somewhat higher to much higher than the surrounding cities of Caledonia, Lowell and Middleville.
Alto is situated at 
42°51′24″N 85°22′49″W / 42.85667°N 85.38028°W on the boundary between section 33 of Lowell Township and section 4 of Bowne Township, although it lies mostly within Bowne. The Alto ZIP code 49302 serves most of Bowne Township as well as portions of Lowell Township to the north, Cascade Township to the northwest, and Caledonia Township to the west. It also serves a very small area of Campbell Township in Ionia County around the community of Elmdale.
Public Information:
- ELECTION INFORMATION:
February 28th, 2012 Presidential Primary
August 7th, 2012 primary
November 6th 2012 general election
November 11, 2011 Lakewood Public Schools Election
Odd year elections will be held at the Campbell Township Hall, 331 S. Main Street, Clarksville, MI 48815 and in even year November elections the Lakewood School District voters residing in Bowne Township will vote at the Bowne Township Historic Hall, 8240 Alden Nash SE., Alto, MI 49302.
Last Day to Register - January 30, 2012. Notice of Registration to the Qualified Electors of Bowne Township - Meeting Minutes & Agendas & Schedule
- Bowne Township Zoning Ordinance
- Land Division Ordinance
- Zoning Map
- Building Permits
FREE Fire Alarms! Bowne Township Fire Department has smoke detectors available for free by calling 868-6846, leave a message and they will see that you receive a smoke alarm.
Order Reflective Address Markers for your mailbox from the Fire Department. The cost is $15. Call the fire department for information 868-6458.
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