2018 Map of Chester

About this map

The city of Chester sits on the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River, serving as a critical point of connection between Illinois and Missouri. The landscape here is defined by the shifting course of the river, which has created unique geographic features such as Kaskaskia Island and Horse Island. This survey illustrates the complex boundary lines and land divisions, including Bols Brule, that have shaped local property history. Significant historical landmarks are documented, notably the Little Marys River Covered Bridge spanning the Little Marys River. Rural life is etched into the terrain through various family and community burial grounds, such as Saint Marys Cem and Evergreen Cem. North of the city, the small settlement of New Palestine and the Randolph County Lake provide a view of the more upland, agricultural character of the county.