Cross Point
Cross Point sits at 764 feet along the Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Route, facing west (270°). The terrain drops 342 feet within 600 meters of the overlook. To the northwest, Stump Lake State Fish and Waterfowl Management Area lies 1.6 miles out at 422 feet, with Fuller Lake State Fish and Waterfowl Management Area another mile beyond at 2.8 miles and 420 feet. Knolle Hill rises to the southwest at 6.2 miles and 612 feet, while Franklin Hill, matching Cross Point's own elevation of 764 feet, stands 7.1 miles to the northwest. Indian Hill is visible at 7.5 miles southwest, reaching 611 feet.
The overlook faces directly toward the sunset with no angular offset. On the June solstice, the sun sets at 20:32, while on the December solstice sunset comes at 16:44. Saint Charles is 15.6 miles to the south-southeast, O'Fallon is 17.1 miles to the south-southwest, and Saint Louis lies 32.4 miles to the southeast. Eagle Roost Overlook precedes this stop along the byway.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Stump Lake State Fish and Waterfowl Manageme422 ftnorthwest · 1.6 mi
- Fuller Lake State Fish and Waterfowl Management Area420 ftnorthwest · 2.8 mi
- Knolle Hill612 ftsouthwest · 6.2 mi
- Franklin Hill764 ftnorthwest · 7.1 mi
- Indian Hill611 ftsouthwest · 7.5 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 0° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:07 | 19:14 | 18:39 |
| June solstice | 05:37 | 20:32 | 19:52 |
| September equinox | 06:51 | 19:01 | 18:26 |
| December solstice | 07:18 | 16:44 | 16:02 |
Local time (America/Chicago). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Saint Charles15.6 mi south-southeast
- O’Fallon17.1 mi south-southwest
- Saint Louis32.4 mi southeast
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How high is Cross Point?
Cross Point sits at about 764 feet (233 m).
What can you see from Cross Point?
From Cross Point: Stump Lake State Fish and Waterfowl Manageme (NW, 1.6 mi); Fuller Lake State Fish and Waterfowl Management Area (NW, 2.8 mi); Knolle Hill (SW, 6.2 mi); Franklin Hill (NW, 7.1 mi).
Is Cross Point better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from Cross Point toward the sunset, so at sunrise the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.
What is the nearest town to Cross Point?
Saint Charles, 16 miles SSE of Cross Point.
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Day trips start here
- St. Charles · 15 mi
- Alton · 22 mi
- Ferguson · 22 mi
- St. Louis County · 26 mi
- Granite City · 30 mi
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