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1956 Map of Chester

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Chester
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The waters of Lake Almanor dominate the southern reach of this Plumas County landscape, defining the local geography as it appeared in the mid-1950s. The northern shore is anchored by Chester, while the Almanor Peninsula extends into the reservoir, eventually leading to the Lake Almanor Country Club. To the east, the timber-and-rail hub of Westwood shows its local infrastructure, including the Fletcher Walker School and the Pacific Western Railroad line winding through the timberlands toward Mason Sta.

The northern portion of the survey transitions into the high-elevation terrain of Lassen Volcanic National Forest, characterized by numerous glacial lakes like Silver Lake and North Caribou Lake. Notable landmarks of the era include the Westwood Airport and Chester Airport, reflecting the post-war expansion of regional aviation. Local ranching history is evidenced by the Heckle Ranch and various named clearings like Hay Meadow and Indian Meadows tucked within the Swain Mtn Experimental Forest.