1956 Map of Chester

About this map

Lake Almanor and the timber-rich landscape of the southern Cascades define this mid-century survey, capturing the industrial and recreational heart of northern Plumas and Lassen counties. The settlement of Chester sits at the northern tip of the reservoir, serving as a gateway to Lassen Volcanic National Park and the rugged cinder cones to the north. Further east, the town of Westwood remains a significant hub, anchored by the Western Pacific railroad and local education centers like the Fletcher-Walker School.