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1966 Map of Alexandria East

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Alexandria East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Alexandria and its surrounding glacial lake country are detailed in this mid-1960s study, which includes revisions through the late 1970s. The map illustrates the town's expansion toward Lake Victoria and Lake Geneva, while highlighting essential community infrastructure such as the Washington School, Jefferson High School, and the Waterworks. A network of water bodies including Lake Carlos and Lake Le Homme Dieu dominates the western half of the sheet, connected by various points like Tolena Point and Government Point.

Transitioning from the urban center to the rural northeast, the landscape shifts toward the Long Prairie River and the Belle River. Rural life is anchored by local cemeteries such as Carlos Cemetery and Fahlun Cemetery, and small settlements like Nelson and Carlos. The transport corridor is defined by the Great Northern railroad and an Old Railroad Grade, showing the historical reliance on rail for moving goods and people through this lake-rich region.