2017 Map of Chester

About this map

Chester serves as the focal point of this Piedmont landscape, shown here as a regional hub defined by its textile heritage and rail connections. The industrial character of the era is evident in the presence of Eureka Mill, Gayle Mill, and the settlement at Orrs, while the L & C RR provides the primary transit corridor through the center of town. For those researching local family history, several prominent burial grounds are documented, including Evergreen Cem and the centrally located Old Purity Cem. The surrounding terrain is drained by a dense network of waterways such as the Sandy River and Rocky Cr, with the southwestern quadrant preserved as Chester State Park. This survey captures the town's transition from a mill-driven economy to a modern county seat, maintaining its traditional layout around the courthouse district.