1979 Map of Chester

About this map

Chester sits at the northern reaches of Lake Almanor, serving as a central hub for this portion of the Lassen National Forest in the late 1970s. The town's grid is well-established between the North Fork Feather River and the Chester Airport, with development extending toward the Almanor Peninsula. The map captures the specialized land use of the era, from the industrial presence of several Gravel Pits to recreational infrastructure like Catfish Beach and the Last Chance Campground. To the north, the terrain transitions into the high country marked by Manzanita Mountain and Mud Butte. The intricate drainage systems of Mud Creek and Last Chance Creek feed into the reservoir, defining the watershed that sustained the local timber and hydroelectric economy of Plumas County during this period.