2014 Map of Chester

About this map

The Thornapple River and its various tributaries define the rural landscape of central Eaton County in the early twenty-first century. This agrarian region is anchored by the small settlements of Chester and Carlisle, which sit amidst a grid of section-line roads such as W Kinsel Hwy and Carlisle Hwy. The map reveals a complex drainage network, including the Little Thornapple River, Lacey Cr, and several engineered waterways like the Nye and Eaton Drainage and Gauton and Powers Extension Drain, indicating the historical importance of water management for local agriculture. For genealogists, the map is a primary source for identifying burial grounds including Cogsdil Cem, W Carmel Cem, Spaulding Cem, and Millerburg Cem. Aviation history is represented by the Wend Valley Airport situated near the center of the township, while the presence of Lacey Lake provides a natural landmark in the southern section.