Large, private lots set Cowan Heights apart from the hustle and bustle of more populated neighborhoods in Orange County. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)
A home in Cowan Heights overlooks Peters Canyon Regional Park (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)
A home on Overhill Drive in Cowan Heights. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)
A residence on a tree-lined street in Cowan Heights. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)
Homes in Cowan Heights adjacent to Peters Canyon Regional Park (in foreground). (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)
