2020 Map of Bowlus Hill

About this map

Milton-Freewater borders the western edge of this landscape, where the agricultural flats of the Walla-Walla Valley meet the rising foothills of the Blue Mountains. The drainage system is central to the area's geography, defined by the winding Walla Walla River and its tributaries like Couse Cr and Birch Cr. Man-made infrastructure reveals the historical management of this watershed, from irrigation via the Dorothy Ditch to crossings at Joe West Bridge and Dorothy Bridge. Higher elevations to the east are marked by prominent features such as Bowlus Hill, Blalock Mtn, and Lincton Mtn, while the interior is punctuated by deep drainages like Bowlus Canyon and Cup Gulch. Local history is anchored by the Bowlus Cem, situated near several family-named roads that suggest the generational ranching and farming heritage of Umatilla County.