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2010 Map of Cowan

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Cowan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Licking River carves through the landscape of northern Kentucky, defining the western edge of this 2010 topographic study. Historically significant landmarks such as Blue Licks Spring anchor the riverfront, while the interior is dotted with small rural communities like Cowan, Fairview, and Alhambra. For those tracing local heritage, the map identifies several family and community burial grounds, including Sunnyside Cemetery, Standiford Cemetery, and Herndon Cemetery.

Transport and transit legacy are prominent features, seen in the path of the Old Buffalo Trl and the infrastructure at Tunnel Hill, which houses the Big Tunnel. This network of ridge roads, such as Ogden Ridge Rd and Mint Ridge Rd, follows the high ground between the numerous drainages like Elk Creek and Johnson Creek that feed into the larger river system, reflecting a settlement pattern dictated by the winding watercourses and elevation.