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1981 Map of Chesterfield

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Chesterfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Chesterfield stands as a focal point in this portion of the Portneuf Valley, where early Mormon settlement patterns are preserved through the Meeting House and the Chesterfield Church. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Portneuf River and its numerous tributaries, including Toponce Creek and Eighteenmile Creek, which supported the agricultural development of this high-altitude basin. The transition from the valley floor to the Fish Creek Range in the south is marked by prominent local landmarks like Thirtyfive Mile Hill.

Transportation and infrastructure are anchored by the Union Pacific railroad corridor passing through the southern reach near Pebble. The map documents a rural economy reliant on water management and storage, indicated by the network of canals, a Gaging Station, and numerous Storage Bins scattered across the township lines. Genealogists will find particular value in the location of the Chesterfield Cem and various named springs like Grim Springs and Orman Spring that once served the community.