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1960 Map of Camden West

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Camden West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Griffiss Air Force Base Camden Test Annex occupies a prominent clearing in the center of this rural landscape, marked by several towers and specialized infrastructure during the early Cold War. The surrounding terrain is a mix of dense woodland and small dairy farming hamlets, where the West Branch Fish Creek and Mad River converge near the village of Camden. Small settlements such as Hillsboro, Elpis, and Thompsons Corners anchor the local road network, often centered around family-named landmarks like Temple Ch or Lynch Cem.

Transport history is visible through the N Y C railroad line and an Old Railroad Grade winding through the northern woods. The southern portion of the map transition into the State Reforestation Area, indicating 20th-century land conservation efforts. Numerous small schoolhouses, such as School No 4 and Sch No 12, remain documented, providing a valuable record of the area's rural educational footprint before regional consolidation.