2010 Map of Chester

About this map

Peach Tree Village and Chester anchor this corner of Tyler County, defined by a network of drainage basins and family burial grounds in the Piney Woods. The settlement patterns reflect a rural economy tied to the landscape, with numerous cemeteries like Birch Cemetery, Tarver Cemetery, and Mahaffey Cemetery marking the legacy of early residents across the countryside. The terrain is dominated by the low-lying wetlands of Otter Creek, Russell Creek, and Myrtle Creek, which weave through the timberlands toward the Neches River watershed. A prominent geographic marker, Big Hill, rises in the north, providing a rare point of elevation in a region otherwise characterized by slow-moving creek bottoms and farm-to-market roads. This survey documents the intersection of modern transit and historical sites, such as the Old Mount Zion Cemetery and Hardshell Cemetery, offering a detailed view of the community's ancestral footprint.