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2011 Map of Cass

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Cass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Cass and the surrounding high-elevation settlements of Pocahontas County appear here just after the first decade of the 21st century. The landscape is defined by the steep relief of Back Allegheny Mountain and the deep drainage of the Greenbrier River, where the town of Cass sits along the banks of Deer Creek. The terrain reveals a transition from traditional mountain settlements like Wanless and Nida to modern recreation at the Snowshoe Ski Area.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several family and community landmarks, including the Wanless Cemetery and Hilltop Cemetery. Significant engineering and navigational markers are also present, such as the Shavers Lake Dam on Shavers Fork and the Bald Knob Lookout Tower perched on one of the region's highest points. The map traces local travel ways like Wanless Rd and Galford Rd, providing a detailed view of the rural infrastructure connecting these isolated West Virginia valleys.