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2016 Map of Chester

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Chester
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Chester lies at a bend in the Shade River, serving as a central point in this portion of Meigs County. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Ohio River along the southern boundary, where industrial and coal-mining history is evidenced by settlements like Minersville, Syracuse, and Welshtown. High points such as Minersville Hill and Stony Point overlook a network of tributary creeks including Aumiller Cr and Nease Cr.

Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites across the township, from the centrally located Chester Cem to more remote family markers like Ridenour Cem, Kennedy Cem, and Smith Cem. The map also captures several distinct water features, including Royal Oak Lake and the Hidden Lakes, alongside established locales like Nease Settlement and Hemlock Grove. This survey provides a clear look at the transitional terrain between the river valley and the interior ridges of Southeast Ohio.