2016 Map of Owingsville

About this map

Owingsville and the surrounding Knobs region of Bath County are defined by a complex network of ridges and deep hollows where small settlements and family burial grounds persist. The landscape is characterized by the winding path of Flat Creek and its many tributaries, such as Minks Run and Prickly Ash Creek, which have carved out the terrain over millennia. For genealogists and local historians, the abundance of small family plots like the Gregory Burying Ground, Latham Graveyard, and Boaz Cem provides a detailed record of the families who settled these hillsides. Near the center of the sheet, the crossroads of Reynoldsville serves as a local landmark, while to the south, the historic Midland Trl passes through Owingsville, reflecting the path of early commerce and travel through this part of Kentucky. The high ground at White Oak Hill and Tunnel Hill offers a perspective on the traditional rural land use patterns that continue into the modern era.