Chester County Map, Pennsylvania
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Chester County, Pennsylvania
Chester County is just west of Philadelphia, bordering Maryland and Delaware. It’s where history meets high-tech. The county’s known for its mushroom farms. They produce nearly half of the nation’s mushrooms.
The Brandywine Valley paints a pretty picture. You can still see traces of the Revolutionary War here. Longwood Gardens dazzles visitors with its fountains and flowers.
West Chester is the county seat and is part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The Amish community adds to the area’s unique character. Despite rapid growth, Chester County keeps its rural charm. From horse country to corporate parks, it’s a study in contrasts.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Chester County |
| County Seat | West Chester |
| Population | Approximately 540,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | West Chester, Coatesville, Phoenixville, Kennett Square, Downingtown, Malvern, Oxford |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 1, U.S. Highway 202, U.S. Highway 30, State Highway 3 |
| FIPS Code | 42-029 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 759 square miles (751 sq mi land, 8 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Berks County (North), Montgomery County (Northeast), Delaware County (East), New Castle County, Delaware (Southeast), Cecil County, Maryland (South), Lancaster County (West) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (EST) |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 39°58’N, 75°40’W |
| Etymology | Named after Chester, England |
| Major Landmarks | Longwood Gardens, Valley Forge National Historical Park, Brandywine River Museum of Art |
| Website | Chester County Website |
PHYSICAL MAP
Chester County Topographic Map
The land here rises and falls with low hills and long valleys. Nothing too steep, but the changes in elevation are constant. The southern half rolls gently, while the north holds more wooded terrain.
TRANSPORTATION MAP
Chester County Road Map
Chester County has a dense and layered highway system. Major routes like I-76, U.S. 30 and U.S. 1 cross the county from edge to edge. We map it all out in our road map below. Try out our zoom tool to see every highway and road.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Chester County Satellite Map
Suburban sprawl is easy to spot, especially in the east. Housing developments form neat clusters. But there’s still a lot of green. Fields, woods, and parkland cover much of the county. Farms are scattered, with irregular shapes that stand out against the grid.
OUTLINE MAP
Chester County Blank Map
Chester has an irregular shape. While its southeastern tip is pressed against Delaware, it also borders Maryland to the south.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 6 neighboring counties of Chester County:
Pennsylvania County Map
Pennsylvania’s 67 counties contains steel city lights, Amish country backroads, and Pocono mountain escapes. Mileage may vary, but the stories won’t.