Map of Cass County, Illinois

Cass County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 13,642. Its county seat is Virginia. It is the home of the Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area.

Cass County overview:
Name:Cass County
FIPS code:17-017
State:Illinois
Founded:1837
Named for:Lewis Cass
Seat:Virginia
Largest city:Beardstown
Total Area:384 sq mi (990 km²)
Land Area:376 sq mi (970 km²)
Total Population:13,642
Population Density:36/sq mi (14/km²)
Time zone:UTC−6 (Central)
Summer Time Zone (DST):UTC−5 (CDT)
Website:co.cass.il.us

Cass County location map. Where is Cass County?

Cass County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Cass County.
Location of Cass County in the the United States.
Cass County location on the Illinois map. Where is Cass County.
Location of Cass County in Illinois.

History

Cass County was formed in 1837 out of Morgan County. It was named for Lewis Cass, a general in the War of 1812, Governor of the Michigan Territory, and United States Secretary of State in 1860. Cass was serving as Andrew Jackson’s Secretary of War just before the County was named.

Cass County Road Map

Cass CountyStreet Map.
Street map of Cass County, Illinois. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)
Cass CountyMap
Cass Countypolitical map.

Geography

According to the US Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 384 square miles (990 km), of which 376 square miles (970 km) is land and 7.9 square miles (20 km) (2.1%) is water.

Adjacent counties

National protected area

  • Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge (part)

Rivers

  • Illinois River
  • Little Sangamon River
  • Sangamon River

Major highways

  • US Route 67
  • Illinois Route 78
  • Illinois Route 100
  • Illinois Route 125

Cass County Topographic Map

Topographic Map of Cass County, Illinois
Cass County Topo map.

Cass County Satellite Map

Satellite Map of Cass County, Illinois
Cass County satellite map.

Cass County Outline Map

Outline Map of Cass County, Illinois
Cass County outline map.

See also

Map of Illinois State and its subdivision: Map of other states:
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