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1956 Map of Chester

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Chester
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

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.

Water management and forestry dominate the terrain, from the Swain Mtn Experimental Forest to the controlled inundation areas surrounding the lake. Evidence of the region's ranching and resource history is scattered throughout the drainages, including the Heckle Ranch along Dillon Creek and the Mason Sta outpost on Robbers Creek. The transition from wilderness to infrastructure is marked by the Chester Airport and the emerging development of the Lake Almanor Country Club.