2022 Map of Shawhan

About this map

Cynthiana and the surrounding agricultural landscape define this portion of the Bluegrass region where the Harrison Co Bourbon Co line follows the meandering path of Townsend Creek. The topography is marked by the deep incisions of the South Fork Licking River and its tributaries, such as Huskens Run and Grays Run, which carve through the limestone-rich soil. Small crossroads communities like Broadwell and Lair are connected by historic pikes, including the Leesburg Pike and Paris Pike, reflecting a transport network built for moving livestock and crops to market. Near the southern edge of the map, the confluence of Stoner Creek and South Fork Licking River anchors the settlement of Shawhan. The inclusion of the Smith Cem and established family-named landmarks like Kiserton provides critical data points for researchers tracing the 19th-century landholdings that persisted into the modern era.