2019 Map of Chester

About this map

Chester and Carlisle anchor this rural landscape in Eaton County, where the agricultural grid is defined by a complex network of waterways and drainage systems. The Thornapple River and its tributary, the Little Thornapple River, wind through the township alongside extensive drainage infrastructure such as the Nye and Eaton Drainage and the Gayton and Powers Extension Drain. This 2019 survey illustrates a landscape primarily dedicated to farming, punctuated by small community centers and aviation interest at the Wend Valley Airport. Local history and genealogy are preserved in the locations of historic burial grounds, including Spaulding Cem, West Carmel Cem, and Cogsill Cem. The terrain is characterized by numerous small basins and wetlands, with Lacey Lake serving as a prominent natural feature amidst the section lines and highways that have structured this Michigan interior for generations.