1979 Map of Chester

About this map

The Chester townsite sits at the intersection of the Feather River North Fork and the expansive northern reaches of Lake Almanor. This 1970s landscape is defined by the managed waters of the reservoir, where dashed blue patterns indicate areas of controlled inundation along the shorelines of Gould Swamp and Big Cove. The map detail reveals a community focused on timber and tourism, with the Almanor Ranger Sta and High Sch serving the local population while the Chester Airport and multiple campgrounds provide infrastructure for the surrounding Lassen National Forest.