1960 Map of Camden West

About this map

The Griffiss Air Force Base Camden Test Annex stands as a prominent Cold War-era facility in this region of Oneida County, occupying a significant clearing south of Hillsboro. This area is characterized by a high density of small rural settlements and crossroads like Thompsons Corners, Brockway Corners, and Elpis, many of which were historically linked by an Old Railroad Grade that follows the West Branch Fish Creek through the landscape. Genealogists can trace several local landmarks, including the Temple Ch and its associated Temple Cem, as well as the Lynch Cem located near Maple Flats. The map illustrates a landscape shaped by water and early industry, with Mad River and numerous brooks feeding into the larger drainage systems, alongside a State Reforestation Area in the south and local education sites such as Sch No 12.