Chester Township surrounds Chester Borough in southwestern Morris County and is known for rolling hills, farms, woodlands, parks, and low-density neighborhoods. The township’s open landscape contrasts with the compact shops and restaurants of the neighboring borough. Routes 206 and 24, together with county roads, connect the area with Mendham, Long Valley, Mount Olive, Morristown, and Somerset County. Morris County spans north-central New Jersey, combining historic downtowns and suburban employment centers with wooded hills, lakes, farms, reservoirs, and rural western townships. Interstates 80, 287, and 78, together with regional rail lines and major state routes, connect the county with Newark, New York City, and western New Jersey. These features help define Chester Township’s place within Morris County and its relationship with nearby communities. The township’s mix of neighborhoods, civic uses, business activity, open space, and roads defines its day-to-day landscape.