Map of The the Town of Chester with many historical notations.

A framed Map of The the Town of Chester with many historical notations - recto: The image is a framed historical map with a “Chester Historical Society” label depicts historical feature of the Town of Chester in Orange County, New York. The map is hand-drawn by Donald Melville Barrell and marked with various labels identifying locations such as farms, residences, landmarks, roads, and natural features like streams and hills, all detailed in small, neat handwriting. Various small illustrations of animals, trees, and structures are scattered throughout, adding visual interest and context to the geographical information
A framed Map of The the Town of Chester with many historical notations - recto

The image is a framed historical map with a “Chester Historical Society” label depicts historical feature of the Town of Chester in Orange County, New York. The map is hand-drawn by Donald Melville Barrell and marked with various labels identifying locations such as farms, residences, landmarks, roads, and natural features like streams and hills, all detailed in small, neat handwriting. Various small illustrations of animals, trees, and structures are scattered throughout, adding visual interest and context to the geographical information

Name/Title

Map of The the Town of Chester with many historical notations.

Entry/Object ID

chs-020100

Description

This Map of The the Town of Chester with many historical notations was created by Donald Melville Barrell in 1968. On the back is a photostat of the January 8, 1856 issue of the New York Daily Times with an article "A Night On the Erie Railroad" about a snow storm strand passengers at Greycourt.

Category

Chester, Town of

Map Details

Maker or Creator

Barrell, Donald Melville, 1883-1986

Area or Region

* Untyped Area or Region

Chester (Town) - Orange County - New York

Date Published

Mar 10, 1968

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Framed overall

Height

70 cm

Width

55 cm

Depth

2.5 cm

Create Date

December 8, 2025

Update Date

December 8, 2025