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2023 Map of Chester

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Chester
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Ohio River curves along the southern boundary of this Meigs County region, anchoring a series of riverfront settlements that include Hartford City, Syracuse, and Minersville. These towns, along with nearby Welshtown and Pomeroy, highlight a historically industrial corridor where river transport and local resources once drove the economy. Moving inland, the landscape is defined by the winding paths of the Shade River and its branches, including the Middle Branch Shade River and West Branch Shade River.

Genealogists will find a high concentration of burial sites throughout the territory, such as Chester Cem, Minersville Hill Cem, and the Mount Herman Cem. Small upland communities like Hemlock Grove, Five Points, and the Nease Settlement are connected by a network of township and county roads. Notable terrain markers like Eagle Ridge and Stony Point overlook the valleys of Nease Creek and Horse Cave Creek, while local water bodies like Karr Lake and Hidden Lakes provide distinctive landmarks within the rural interior.