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1966 Map of Alexandria West

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

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Glacial lakes and wetlands define the landscape of Douglas County in this mid-1960s survey, where the northwestern outskirts of Alexandria meet a complex network of waterways. The transition from the more settled southern township of La Grande toward the rural northern reaches of Ida is marked by numerous family-named landmarks and institutions. Education and community life are grounded in rural landmarks like the Glendale Sch and Lake Louise Sch, alongside several historic burial grounds including St Lukes Cem and Lake Ida Cem.

The town of Garfield sits at a transportation nexus near the western edge, surrounded by agricultural lands and gravel pits. The mapping reveals significant conservation efforts through the National Waterfowl Production Area and various state wildlife management areas. Water dominates the eastern half of the quadrangle, with Lake Ida and Lake Darling serving as central geographic features, complete with local points like Breezy Point and Pilgrim Point.