1966 Map of Alexandria East

About this map

The Long Prairie River and the expansive waters of Lake Carlos define this glacial landscape in Douglas County. By the mid-1960s, the area had developed into a significant recreation and agricultural hub, anchored by the sprawling Alexandria to the south and the smaller settlements of Carlos and Nelson. The map documents a transition in local transportation, showing the active Great Northern and Soo Line rail corridors alongside an Old Railroad Grade that reflects shifting transit patterns.