Bowman Creek - Goldendale, WA
Posted by: 
Hikenutty
N 45° 59.743 W 120° 53.036
10T E 663863 N 5095748
Bowman Creek starts as a spring at a location with some infamous history - the site of the murder of Indian Agent A.J. Bolon. At the site there is the ruins of a spring house, an ancient old cabin and a marker at the site of the murder.
Waymark Code: WM3EW1
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 03/25/2008
Views: 16
The headwaters of Bowman Creek are at this trickle of a spring (likely about a 7th or 8th magnitude), located out in the woods, NW of the small town of Goldendale at the ruins of what appears to have been a small farm. The spring house would have been to prevent the grazing cattle from dirtying the water at the head of the creek, next to the cabin. The area is still used to graze cattle so watch for them as you drive up. To reach the area, go to N45 56.502 W120 54.958. You'll see an
old historical marker telling of a
murder that happened at the site of the spring house. Follow the dirt road next to the marker for about 4 miles. The spring house is in front of the old cabin. Four wheel drive is recommended but it is possible in 2WD.
Public or Private Land?: Public
Public Land Fees?: No
Private Land access?: Not listed
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