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Chester.

Its Census reference point is in Permian Hills, within Western Allegheny Plateau. Orange lies about 5.1 miles north of Chester by reference-point distance.

We consider land in this area for direct purchase. Tell us about the parcel you would like us to buy.

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Aerial view of land around Chester, Ohio
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Chester, Ohio · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Chester, Ohio from above

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THE SETTINGPermian Hills
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYMeigs County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Chester on the map

THE CHESTER LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Permian Hills setting.

Chester township has 45.5 square miles of land in Meigs County. Its Census reference point is in Permian Hills, within Western Allegheny Plateau.

Rounded wooded hills and intervening valleys form an unglaciated plateau landscape. Valley floors contain much of the region's open land, contrasting with its more forested slopes.

Regional context: Western Allegheny Plateau ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Chester and Meigs County

Chester is associated with Meigs County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Meigs County

Chester by land and water

The Census records 0.01 square miles of water within Chester, or 0% of its total area. It is 0.6 percentage points lower than the 0.7% recorded for Meigs County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Chester township has 1.8 times the land area of nearby Orange township (25.9 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Chester land.

These are questions we consider as a potential buyer, based on this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. Our purchase decision depends on the actual parcel.

01

Locate the parcel within Chester

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Chester. Check the Meigs County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Permian Hills setting

Permian Hills belongs to Western Allegheny Plateau. Does the surveyed tract include valley floor, hillside or both, and how does its road access reach each portion?

03

Check the route, beyond Orange

Orange is 5.1 miles north of the Chester reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Chester resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON CHESTER

USGS National Map

Begin at 39.0775° N, 81.9252° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Chester ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Chester data

View Census information selected by this legal township’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Permian Hills

Explore the agency mapping behind the Western Allegheny Plateau context on this page. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Ohio official sources

Ohio water-well locator

ODNR’s overview of its interactive water-well mapping service.

ODNR GIS data portal

Official natural-resource mapping and downloadable geographic datasets.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Chester.

Orange lies about 5.1 miles north of Chester by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Chester in context

NSEWOrange · 5.1 miles1Sutton · 5.2 miles2Syracuse · 5.8 miles3Salisbury · 6.5 miles4Pomeroy · 6.5 miles5Bedford · 7.1 miles6OUTER RING: 7.1 MILES
  1. 1
    Orange5.1 mi · legal township
  2. 2
    Sutton5.2 mi · legal township
  3. 3
    Syracuse5.8 mi · village
  4. 4
    Salisbury6.5 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Pomeroy6.5 mi · village
  6. 6
    Bedford7.1 mi · legal township
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Ohio; no roads, travel times, or purchasing boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Chester
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Chester?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Meigs County. Chester’s 45.5 square miles of land include many different property situations; we consider the exact parcel for our own purchase.

Is every Chester property in Permian Hills?+

No. Permian Hills is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Chester boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Orange as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 5.1 miles north of Chester’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Chester?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell USA Land Offers what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this page. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

USA Land Offers considers land in this area for direct purchase. This page does not represent a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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