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1966 Map of Alexandria East

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Alexandria East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The sprawling waters of Lake Carlos and Lake Le Homme Dieu define the landscape of Douglas County in the mid-1960s. This survey reveals a region defined by its glacial lakes and the winding Long Prairie River, which transitions into a settled landscape of religious camps and small communities. To the south, the city of Alexandria is shown with its local school system including Washington Sch and Jefferson Sch, as well as significant infrastructure like the local Waterworks.

Genealogists will find several burial grounds across the townships, from the Carlos Cem in the north to the Fahlun Cem and Nelson Cem near the village of Nelson. The transportation network is anchored by the Great Northern railway, though the presence of an Old Railroad Grade near Lake Victoria points to the shifting rail patterns of the twentieth century. From the Mount Carmel Camp on the lakefront to the Drive-in Theater near town, the map documents a community deeply integrated with its recreational and natural surroundings.