2019 Map of Cowan

About this map

Licking River winds through a landscape of sharp ridges and deep hollows where Robertson, Fleming, Nicholas, and Mason counties converge. This rural region is defined by historic corridors like Old US 68 and the Old Maysville Rd, marking long-established routes through central Kentucky. A notable engineering feature, the Big Tunnel, sits near the southern border by Tunnel Hill, reflecting the area's topographical challenges. Small communities like Cowan, Fairview, and Alhambra anchor the upland plateaus, while cemeteries such as Sunnyside Cem and Herndon Cem provide valuable points of reference for genealogists. The sharp meander known as The Bend of Licking dominates the central river valley, surrounded by numerous named drainages including Mint Cr, Indian Run, and Fleming Creek.