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1956 Map of Chester

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Middle Branch Westfield River and the Westfield River carve through this section of the Berkshire foothills, defining the settlement patterns of towns like Chester and South Worthington. This 1956 revision, based on surveys from the 1940s, illustrates a landscape where the Boston and Albany Railroad follows the winding river valley, supporting local industry and transit. Genealogists will find a high density of small family and local burial grounds, including the Old Leonard Cem, Ireland St Cem, and Converse Cem, scattered across the higher elevations of Worthington and Chester. The map also captures the transition from cleared agricultural land to protected timber, highlighted by the Chester-Blandford State Forest and prominent landmarks like the Holcomb Hill Fire Tower and the Airway Beacon near Gobble Mtn.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1964
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain