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2013 Map of Alexandria West

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Alexandria West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Glacial lake geography dominates the landscape west of Alexandria, where a complex network of interconnected water bodies has long shaped the region's development. Prominent points like Stony Point, Breezy Point, and Pilgrim Point extend into Lake Ida, while to the south, Lake Darling and Lake Cowdrey create a serpentine waterfront that defines local property lines and recreational boundaries. The town of Garfield sits at the western edge, connected to the county seat by corridors like Co Hwy-22.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, including several historic burial grounds such as Kinkaid Cem, Saint Johns Cem, and Lake Ida Cem. The presence of the Douglas County Fairgrounds and Viking Speedway near Lake Winona highlights the area's role as a regional hub for community gatherings and entertainment. Small inlets like Berglins Bay and smaller bodies such as Emil Lake and Bjork Lake further illustrate the dense hydrography of this Douglas County terrain.