Bowmans Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bowmans Creek |
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Bowmans Creek north of Clinton Road, north of the hamlet of Sprout Brook
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| Region | Central New York Region |
| County | Montgomery |
| Towns | Minden, Canajoharie |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Unnamed field West of Hessville, New York 42°52′36″N 74°43′31″W / 42.8767397°N 74.7251456°W |
| River mouth | Canajoharie Creek East of Sprout Brook, New York 715 ft (218 m) 42°50′58″N 74°40′39″W / 42.8495178°N 74.6773661°W |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 6.2 sq mi (16 km2) |
Bowmans Creek is a small river located in Montgomery County, New York. It starts its journey west of a small village called Hessville and just south of another village, Ripple Corners. From there, it flows mostly southeast for several miles. It passes through the village of Sprout Brook before joining the Canajoharie Creek, just east of Sprout Brook.
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History of Bowmans Creek
How the Creek Got Its Name
Bowmans Creek is named after an early settler in the area, a man named Jacob Bowman. Around the year 1760, Mr. Bowman purchased a large piece of land very close to this creek. Many of his family members still live in the area today.
The Path of Bowmans Creek
Where Bowmans Creek Starts and Flows
Bowmans Creek begins in a field west of the village of Hessville. From its source, the creek starts flowing towards the east. It then turns and flows mainly in a southeast direction. Along its path, it goes through the small village of Sprout Brook. Finally, the creek empties into the Canajoharie Creek just east of Sprout Brook.
