1972 Map of Chester

About this map

Minnesota Memorial Hardwood State Forest blankets the northeastern portion of this quadrangle, defining the hilly landscape where the North Fork Whitewater River begins its descent. In the early 1970s, this region of Olmsted County maintained a distinct rural character, anchored by small clusters like Viola and Chester. The Chicago and North Western railroad provides a clear industrial spine through the southern townships of Marion and Eyota, passing the local Trailer Court and a Pumping Station at the edge of the sheet. Local landmarks such as the Haverhill Sch, the Townhall, and the private Roger Landing Strip offer concrete touchpoints for genealogists and local historians tracing the development of Haverhill and Farmington townships during this era.