2014 Map of Chester

About this map

San Pitch River and Oak Cr define the hydrological character of the Sanpete Valley, feeding a complex network of agricultural waterworks including Point Ditch and Canal Cr. This 2014 survey reveals an irrigation-dependent landscape centered on the communities of Chester and Spring City. The proximity of the Manti-LaSal National Forest along the eastern edge marks the transition from valley floor to rising terrain, where geographic features like White Hill and Black Hill overlook the agricultural basins. For the genealogist, the map identifies three distinct burial grounds: Chester Cem, Spring City Cem, and the more isolated Pioneer Cem. The presence of McKinley State Reservoir and Olafs Pond underscores the significance of water management in this high-altitude valley, where the settlement pattern follows the road corridors and natural drainage basins.