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1958 Map of Black River

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Black River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The L E R A Y U S Military Reservation and Camp Drum dominate the central landscape of this 1958 survey, illustrating the significant military footprint in Jefferson County. Beyond the reservation boundaries, the map reveals a deeply rooted network of agricultural hamlets and named intersections such as Evans Mills, Five Corners, and Gould Corners. This settlement pattern reflects a mid-century rural economy where small communities remained distinct before later suburban expansion.

Industry and transport are anchored by the New York Central railroad, which services the mill towns along the Black River. Notable local landmarks like the Leray Mansion and several historical burial grounds, including Sanford Corners Cem and Hoover Cem, provide specific points of interest for genealogists. The geography is further defined by the winding course of the Indian River and West Creek, alongside recreational and commercial features like a Drive-in Theater and numerous gravel pits.