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1924 Map of Cass

Name: 1924 Topographic Map of Cass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The Greenbrier River carves a deep path through this 1920s Appalachian landscape, serving as the central artery for the region's timber and rail economy. The town of Cass stands as a focal point, supported by the extensive Lumber RR networks and the Chesapeake & Ohio RR that follow the river's winding course. This era shows the mountainsides within the Monongahela National Forest dotted with small upland communities and rural infrastructure, including Wanless Sta and Stony Bottom.

A dense network of local institutions highlights the social fabric of the valley, with numerous one-room schoolhouses like Oliver School, Hillside School, and Mt Pleasant School serving remote hollows. Religious life is anchored by landmarks such as Hevener Church and Wesley Chapel. The map reveals how settlements like Dunmore and Arbovale developed along the early road system, bridging the gaps between the high peaks of Allegheny Mountain and Thorny Creek Mountain.