Bowman Hollow facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bowman Hollow |
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| Other name(s) | Bowman Hollow Creek |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | two unnamed tributaries in Forkston Township, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania 1,205 feet (367 m) |
| River mouth | Mehoopany Creek in Forkston Township, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania at Forkston 797 feet (243 m) 41°31′46″N 76°07′36″W / 41.52952°N 76.12666°W |
| Length | 2.2 miles (3.5 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Mehoopany Creek → Susquehanna River → Chesapeake Bay |
Bowman Hollow (also called Bowman Hollow Creek) is a small stream that flows into Mehoopany Creek in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is about 2.2 miles (3.5 km) long. The stream flows through Forkston Township. The area of land that drains into the stream is about 3.08 square miles (8.0 km2). Bowman Hollow is known for a hidden waterfall called the Bowman Hollow Falls.
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Where Does Bowman Hollow Start and End?
Bowman Hollow starts where two smaller streams meet in Forkston Township, Wyoming County. The stream flows mostly northwest. It travels alongside a road through a deep, U-shaped valley. After about two miles, it leaves the valley. Then, it enters the flat area next to Mehoopany Creek. It turns north for a short distance. Finally, it joins Mehoopany Creek.
Bowman Hollow meets Mehoopany Creek about 6.68 miles (10.75 km) before Mehoopany Creek reaches its own end.
What is the Land Like Around Bowman Hollow?
The land near where Bowman Hollow joins Mehoopany Creek is about 797 feet (243 m) above sea level. This means it's that high above the ocean. Near where the stream begins, the land is higher. It is about 1,205 feet (367 m) above sea level. Bowman Hollow is in a U-shaped valley. It has cliffs on three sides.
The Secret Waterfall
Bowman Hollow has a beautiful waterfall called the Bowman Hollow Falls. The water drops about 40 feet (12 m) into a large rocky area. It has many smaller drops and channels. This waterfall is very hidden and quiet. Not many people visit or take pictures of it. Some people have said the area feels like a "secret garden." However, the waterfall is on private land.
How Clean is Bowman Hollow's Water?
The area of land that collects water for Bowman Hollow is about 3.08 square miles (8.0 km2). The stream's mouth is in a place called Forkston. The stream is important for the living things in the water. This means it supports fish and other aquatic animals.
The town of Forkston is near Bowman Hollow. It is one of only two places with homes in the entire area that drains into Mehoopany Creek.
Bowman Hollow is a very clean stream. It is not listed as having polluted water. It is known as a High-Quality Coldwater Fishery. This means it is a great place for fish that need cold, clean water to live.
What is the History of Bowman Hollow?
Bowman Hollow is not an official name for the stream. Instead, it gets its name from the valley it flows through. The valley was officially added to a list of geographic names in 1979. The stream has also been known as Bowman Hollow Creek for a long time.
In 1922, some people got permission to build a small dam across Bowman Hollow. This was near the village of Forkston. In 1930, a steel bridge was built over the stream near Forkston. This bridge is about 29.9-foot (9.1 m) long. About 100 cars cross this bridge every day.
In 2012, a company applied for a permit to build a natural gas pipeline. This pipeline would cross parts of Bowman Hollow and some of its smaller streams.
