2015 Map of Chester

About this map

Chester and North Springfield anchor this detailed landscape in southeastern Vermont, where the Williams River and Black River systems carve through the local topography. The map illustrates a dense network of local history, from the Green Mountain RR line following the river valley to the iconic Downers Covered Bridge crossing. Settlement patterns are defined by small communities like Baileys Mills, Spoonerville, and Perkinsville, each situated along traditional water and road corridors. High points such as Hawks Mtn and the uniquely named Old Shincracker overlook a terrain marked by numerous family and community burial grounds, including the Grout Cem and Oakland Cem. Aviation infrastructure is represented by the Hartness State Airport, while several reservoirs and brooks suggest a long history of water management and industrial utility.