The U.S. Geological Survey records Alston as a populated place. Its GNIS reference point is listed under the county label Houghton County, Michigan, on the Nisula map. This identifies a geographic reference point, not the full community boundary, current administrative boundaries, or its legal incorporation status. Use the locality and county references below when checking an address or distinguishing similarly named places.
Nearby places are within 15 miles straight-line, not driving distances. They retain their own locality ownership and are not claimed to be inside this community.
Laird Township · 0.3 miles straight-line · 11370 STATE HIGHWAY M38, Alston, MI, 49958
Map extract: 2026-09-03Elm River Township · 9.7 miles straight-line
Map extract: 2026-09-03Baraga · 12.1 miles straight-line · 1156 South Superior Avenue, 49908
Map extract: 2026-09-03Baraga Township · 12.1 miles straight-line · 1203 US-41, 49908
Map extract: 2026-09-03Portage Township · 12.3 miles straight-line · 35009 Tapiola Road, 49916
Map extract: 2026-09-03Listings describe map records, not recommendations or a guarantee that a business is open. Confirm opening hours and service availability directly before visiting.
USGS GNIS lists the reference point for Alston under the county label Houghton County. A reference point is not a municipal boundary or proof of current administrative boundaries; consult the linked locality and county sources for the geographic identity.
These are nearby directory records, not businesses claimed to be inside Alston: Church In The Valley Bar (Laird Township, 0.3 miles straight-line); Parkview Lodge & Grill (Elm River Township, 9.7 miles straight-line); Baraga Drive-In (Baraga, 12.1 miles straight-line). Distances are measured straight-line from the locality reference point, not by road. Each listing retains its true locality.
For an address in Houghton County, confirm school assignment, utility service and permitting with the responsible provider or local authority. Nearby listings do not establish a school district, utility service territory or municipal boundary.
