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Cawood.

Its Census reference point is in Cumberland Mountain Thrust Block, within Central Appalachians. Ages lies about 4.7 miles north of Cawood by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Cawood, Kentucky
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Cawood, Kentucky · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Cawood, Kentucky from above

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THE SETTINGCumberland Mountain Thrust Block
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYHarlan County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Cawood on the map

THE CAWOOD LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Cumberland Mountain Thrust Block setting.

Cawood CDP has 1.46 square miles of land in Harlan County. Its Census reference point is in Cumberland Mountain Thrust Block, within Central Appalachians.

A rugged, deeply cut plateau of sandstone, shale and related rocks supports extensive forest. High hills and low mountains distinguish this Appalachian landscape from smoother neighboring regions.

Regional context: Central Appalachians ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Cawood and Harlan County

Cawood is associated with Harlan County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Harlan County

Cawood by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Cawood, or 0% of its total area. It is 0.5 percentage points lower than the 0.5% recorded for Harlan County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Cawood CDP has 2.6 times the land area of nearby Ages CDP (0.56 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Cawood land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Separate Cawood’s place name from its government

Cawood is a Census-designated place, a statistical community rather than an incorporated municipality. Confirm the actual planning jurisdiction before treating a Cawood address as city approval. Harlan County is the geographic starting point for the records.

02

Read the Cumberland Mountain Thrust Block setting

Cumberland Mountain Thrust Block belongs to Central Appalachians. How much of the tract is on ridge tops or valley sides, and what records identify the approach road and usable areas?

03

Check the route, beyond Ages

Ages is 4.7 miles north of the Cawood reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Cawood resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON CAWOOD

USGS National Map

Begin at 36.7916° N, 83.2325° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Cawood ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Cawood data

View Census information selected by this census-designated place’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Cumberland Mountain Thrust Block

Explore the agency mapping behind the Central Appalachians context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Kentucky landowner resources

Kentucky Geological Survey maps

Interactive tools for geology, wells, springs, coal, and other land-resource information.

Kentucky karst guidance

State explanation of karst groundwater and related research resources.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Cawood.

Ages lies about 4.7 miles north of Cawood by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Cawood in context

NSEWAges · 4.7 miles1Coxton · 5.1 miles2Evarts · 5.5 miles3Harlan · 5.9 miles4Kenvir · 6.1 miles5Loyall · 7.7 miles6OUTER RING: 7.7 MILES
  1. 1
    Ages4.7 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Coxton5.1 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Evarts5.5 mi · city
  4. 4
    Harlan5.9 mi · city
  5. 5
    Kenvir6.1 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Loyall7.7 mi · city
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Kentucky; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Cawood
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Cawood?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Harlan County. Cawood’s 1.46 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Cawood property in Cumberland Mountain Thrust Block?+

No. Cumberland Mountain Thrust Block is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Cawood boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Ages as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 4.7 miles north of Cawood’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Cawood?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Cawood.
Your next chapter.

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