What are the different types of historical maps available for Chester?

There are a diverse and wide variety of historical maps available for Chester. On Pastmaps.com, you'll find 29 topographic maps and aerials.

What is the oldest map of Chester?

According to Pastmaps.com, the oldest map of Chester is from 1901.

Where can I purchase historical maps of Chester for my home or office?

You can purchase museum-quality prints of any of the 29 historical maps of Chester on Pastmaps.com.

Where can I download high-res historical maps of Chester?

You can download high-res versions of any of the 29 historical maps of Chester on Pastmaps.com. Use them however you'd like, no subscription required.

Are there historical topographic maps available for Chester?

According to Pastmaps.com, there are 29 historical topographic maps available for Chester.

Is there historical aerial imagery available for Chester?

According to Pastmaps.com, high-res modern satellite and LiDAR imagery are available for this area, but historical aerial imagery is not yet available.

Where are historical maps of Chester sourced from?

According to Pastmaps.com, historical maps of Chester are sourced from a variety of trusted public and private collections, including libraries and archives such as the USGS and the US Library of Congress.

1900s (20th Century) Maps of Chester, Pennsylvania

Explore 29 historic maps of Chester from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Chester's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Chester's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Chester, PA maps

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1901 Map of Camden
1901 Camden
1901 Print · USGS
Covers Chester, including Philadelphia, Upper Darby, and other nearby areas
3 unique versions available
1940 Map of Bridgeport
1940 Bridgeport
1940 Print · USGS
Covers Chester, including Ridley Park, Paulsboro, and other nearby areas
1941 Map of Marcus Hook
1941 Marcus Hook
1941 Print · USGS
Covers Chester, including Claymont, Carneys Point Township, and other nearby areas
1941 Map of Bridgeport
1941 Bridgeport
1941 Print · USGS
Covers Chester, including Ridley Park, Paulsboro, and other nearby areas
1942 Map of Camden
1942 Camden
1942 Print · USGS
Covers Chester, including Philadelphia, Upper Darby, and other nearby areas
1942 Map of Lansdowne
1942 Lansdowne
1942 Print · USGS
Covers Chester, including Philadelphia, Upper Darby, and other nearby areas
1944 Map of Bridgeport
1944 Bridgeport
1944 Print · USGS
Covers Chester, including Ridley Park, Paulsboro, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1945 Map of Media
1945 Media
1945 Print · USGS
Covers Chester, including Radnor Township, Marple Township, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1946 Map of Lansdowne
1946 Lansdowne
1946 Print · USGS
Covers Chester, including Philadelphia, Upper Darby, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1946 Map of Wilmington, 1948 Print
1946 Wilmington
1948 Print · USGS
Covers Chester, including Philadelphia, Toms River, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1948 Map of Marcus Hook
1948 Marcus Hook
1948 Print · USGS
Covers Chester, including Claymont, Carneys Point Township, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1953 Map of Bridgeport, 1955 Print
1953 Bridgeport
1955 Print · USGS
Covers Chester, including Ridley Park, Paulsboro, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1953 Map of Marcus Hook, 1956 Print
1953 Marcus Hook
1956 Print · USGS
Covers Chester, including Claymont, Carneys Point Township, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1955 Map of Wilmington
1955 Wilmington
1955 Print · USGS
Covers Chester, including Philadelphia, Toms River, and other nearby areas
1955 Map of Media
1955 Media
1955 Print · USGS
Covers Chester, including Radnor Township, Marple Township, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1956 Map of Lansdowne, 1957 Print
1956 Lansdowne
1957 Print · USGS
Covers Chester, including Philadelphia, Upper Darby, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1957 Map of Wilmington
1957 Wilmington
1957 Print · USGS
Covers Chester, including Philadelphia, Toms River, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1959 Map of Wilmington
1959 Wilmington
1959 Print · USGS
Covers Chester, including Philadelphia, Toms River, and other nearby areas
3 unique versions available
1966 Map of Media, 1968 Print
1966 Media
1968 Print · USGS
Covers Chester, including Radnor Township, Marple Township, and other nearby areas
3 unique versions available
1966 Map of Wilmington, 1968 Print
1966 Wilmington
1968 Print · USGS
Covers Chester, including Philadelphia, Toms River, and other nearby areas
4 unique versions available
1967 Map of Bridgeport, 1969 Print
1967 Bridgeport
1969 Print · USGS
Covers Chester, including Ridley Park, Paulsboro, and other nearby areas
4 unique versions available
1967 Map of Lansdowne, 1969 Print
1967 Lansdowne
1969 Print · USGS
Covers Chester, including Philadelphia, Upper Darby, and other nearby areas
4 unique versions available
1967 Map of Marcus Hook, 1970 Print
1967 Marcus Hook
1970 Print · USGS
Covers Chester, including Claymont, Carneys Point Township, and other nearby areas
3 unique versions available
1972 Map of Wilmington, 1976 Print
1972 Wilmington
1976 Print · USGS
Covers Chester, including Philadelphia, Toms River, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1984 Map of Wilmington, 1986 Print
1984 Wilmington
1986 Print · USGS
Covers Chester, including Philadelphia, Upper Darby, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available

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Frequently asked questions

What are the different types of historical maps available for Chester?
There are a diverse and wide variety of historical maps available for Chester. On Pastmaps.com, you'll find 29 topographic maps and aerials.
What is the oldest map of Chester?
According to Pastmaps.com, the oldest map of Chester is this 1901 Map of Camden.
Where can I purchase historical maps of Chester for my home or office?
You can purchase museum-quality prints of any of the 29 historical maps of Chester on Pastmaps.com.
Where can I download high-res historical maps of Chester?
You can download high-res versions of any of the 29 historical maps of Chester on Pastmaps.com. Use them however you'd like, no subscription required.
Are there historical topographic maps available for Chester?
According to Pastmaps.com, there are 29 historical topographic maps available for Chester.
Is there historical aerial imagery available for Chester?
According to Pastmaps.com, high-res modern satellite and LiDAR imagery are available for this area, but historical aerial imagery is not yet available.
Where are historical maps of Chester sourced from?
According to Pastmaps.com, historical maps of Chester are sourced from a variety of trusted public and private collections, including libraries and archives such as the USGS and the US Library of Congress.

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