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1966 Map of Alexandria East

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Alexandria East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

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The glacial lakes of Douglas County dominate this mid-1960s landscape, with Lake Carlos, Lake Le Homme Dieu, and Lake Geneva forming a massive interconnected water system. This environment supported a burgeoning recreational and residential landscape, visible in the numerous sites like Mount Carmel Camp, Luther Crest Camp, and the Lake Carlos State Park campground. Further south, the city of Alexandria shows significant development, with school sites including Washington Sch and Jefferson High Sch serving the local population.

Industrial and transit footprints are clearly marked, particularly the Old Railroad Grade running through the township and several Gravel Pits that supported local infrastructure. Smaller communities and rural centers like Carlos and Nelson are documented alongside vital genealogical markers, including Carlos Cem and the Zion Sch, providing a detailed view of the county's social fabric before major modern expansion altered these rural lakeside corridors.