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2022 Map of Cowan

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Cowan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Licking River snakes through the southern reaches of this landscape, creating the dramatic horseshoe curve known as The Bend of Licking. This central Kentucky territory, bordering Mason, Robertson, and Nicholas counties, is defined by its deep-set creek valleys and long-established rural settlements. At Cowan, the crossroads are surrounded by a dense network of local roads and family-named landmarks that trace the evolution of the local agricultural economy. Small communities like Fairview and Alhambra are linked by historic thoroughfares such as Old US 68 and Mount Tabor Rd, maintaining a settlement pattern that has persisted for generations.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the distribution of family burial grounds, including Sunnyside Cem, Standiford Cem, and Herndon Cem. The map illustrates the varied terrain from the high ground at Tunnel Hill down to the confluence of Buchanan Cr and Fleming Creek. This survey provides an exact record of the contemporary road network and drainage patterns, which continue to shape the character of northern Fleming County.