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1972 Map of Chester

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Chester
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Middle Branch Westfield River and the West Branch Westfield River converge in this 1970s topographic landscape, carving deep valleys through the hills of Hampshire and Hampden counties. The village of Chester serves as a local hub, situated where the Penn Central railroad follows the river's bend. Notable landmarks like Glendale Falls and Littleville Lake dominate the water network, while the extensive Chester-Blandford State Forest covers the southern highlands.

Local history is preserved in small settlements such as Parker Four Corners and South Worthington, alongside family-named terrain like Collins Hill and Quigley Hill. For those tracing local industry and genealogy, the map reveals the location of Holcomb Mill and cemeteries including Foley Grove and Pine Hill Cem. The presence of the Chester Wildlife Management Area underscores the region's mid-century conservation efforts amidst its traditional hillside communities.