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1960 Map of Chester

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Chester
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Ohio River defines the southern edge of this landscape, where the B & O RR and river traffic supported industrial and residential growth in Syracuse, Minersville, and Hartford. This 1960 field-checked survey reveals a complex network of interior settlements like Chester and the Nease Settlement, connected by rural routes such as Skyline Drive and Hemlock Grove Road. The terrain is deeply dissected by the various branches of the Shade River, including the West Branch Shade River and Middle Branch Shade River.

Family history and local social centers are well-documented through landmarks like the Chester Hill Country Club, Eastern High Sch, and numerous small burial grounds including Ridenour Cem and Kennedy Cem. A notable Strip Mine near Forest Run indicates the region's extraction history, while the presence of Hidden Lakes and Eagle Ridge showcases the varied topography of Meigs County during this mid-century period.