Coweeman River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Coweeman River |
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 Location of the mouth of Coweeman River in Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Cowlitz |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Coweeman Lake 3,965 ft (1,209 m) 46°08′27″N 122°27′17″W / 46.14083°N 122.45472°W |
| River mouth | Columbia River near Kelso 23 ft (7.0 m) 46°06′26″N 122°53′22″W / 46.10722°N 122.88944°W |
| Length | 36.3 mi (58.4 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 200 sq mi (520 km2) |
The Coweeman River is a cool river in the southwestern part of Washington state. It's a "tributary," which means it's a smaller river that flows into a bigger one. The Coweeman River flows into the Cowlitz River. Its name comes from an old word from the Cowlitz people, "ko-wee-na." This word means "short one," and it was used to describe a short Native American person who used to live along the river.
Where the Coweeman River Flows
The Coweeman River starts its journey high up at Coweeman Lake. From there, it flows west for about 36 miles (58 km). That's like driving for half an hour on the highway!
It keeps flowing until it reaches the Cowlitz River. This happens near a town called Kelso. The Cowlitz River then joins the much larger Columbia River.
Along its path, the Coweeman River has a smaller stream called Butler Creek that flows into it. Just after Butler Creek joins, the river tumbles over a cool spot called Washboard Falls. It's a natural waterfall that adds to the river's journey.
