2021 Map of Chester

About this map

Middle Branch Westfield River and the West Branch Westfield River converge near the town of Chester, defining the steep topography of the eastern Berkshires. The landscape is dotted with several discrete hamlets and historical burying grounds, including the Chester Factory Village Cem and the Old Leonard Cem near Ringville. Settlement patterns follow the narrow river valleys and high ridges, with notable elevations like Gobble Mtn and Hickory Mtn overlooking the waterways. Industrial and transport history is represented by the CSX railroad corridor which skirts the southern edge of the map, while modern conservation is evident in the area surrounding Littleville Lake. This survey provides a clear view of the transition from upland farm roads like Ireland Street Cem to the concentrated village centers at North Chester and Littleville.