Bowman Lake Road, Polebridge

Name: Bowman Lake Road
Address: Polebridge, United States

#1 among attractions in Polebridge

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The Bowman Lake Road was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. It was deemed significant " for its association with federal development of the North Fork region... The site's period of significance extends from construction in 1914, when park officials began concerted efforts to develop the Bowman Lake area as part of its fire-control and recreation-development programs, until the end of the historic period as defined by the National Register." ()

Coordinates: 48°49'39"N, 114°12'8"W

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Polebridge United States

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Bowman Lake Road – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bowman Lake, Bowman Lake, Lower Quartz Lake, Rainbow Peak.

3.2 miNE
Secluded lake with dramatic views
Bowman Lake, Glacier National Park
81 min walk • Bowman Lake is in the northwestern portion of Glacier National Park in Montana. The lake is accessed via a 6 miles unpaved road from the small town of Polebridge.
~650 ftN
Body of water, Park
Bowman Lake, Glacier National Park
4 min walk • The Skyland Camp-Bowman Lake Ranger Station in Glacier National Park was originally built as the Culver Boys' Military Academy. The main building, known variously as the Skyland Camp Messhall, Culver Boys' Military Academy Messhall and Skyline Chalet, was built in 1920 and is a good example of National Park Service Rustic architecture.
2 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lower Quartz Lake, Glacier National Park
51 min walk • Lower Quartz Lake is located in Glacier National Park, in the U. S. state of Montana. Lower Quartz Lake is 1.5 miles southwest of Quartz Lake. Lower Quartz Lake is a 3 miles hike from the Bowman Lake Picnic Area.
6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Rainbow Peak, Glacier National Park
152 min walk • Rainbow Peak is located in the Livingston Range, Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana. The namesake Rainbow Glacier is immediately east and northeast of Rainbow Peak.
4.6 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Quartz Lake, Glacier National Park
117 min walk • Quartz Lake is located in Glacier National Park, in the U. S. state of Montana. Quartz Lake is only 150 yards east of Middle Quartz Lake. Quartz Lake is a 6 miles hike from the Bowman Lake Picnic Area. The historic Quartz Lake Patrol Cabin is on the western shore of Quartz Lake.
2.8 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Middle Quartz Lake, Glacier National Park
71 min walk • Middle Quartz Lake is located in Glacier National Park, in the U. S. state of Montana. Middle Quartz Lake is only 150 yards west of Quartz Lake. Middle Quartz Lake is a 6 miles hike from the Bowman Lake Picnic Area.
6.3 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Rainbow Glacier, Glacier National Park
162 min walk • Rainbow Glacier is in Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana. The glacier is situated immediately to the east of Rainbow Peak at an elevation between 8,500 feet and 8,000 feet above sea level.
5.8 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Baby Glacier, Glacier National Park
148 min walk • Baby Glacier is a glacier located in the U.S. state of Montana in Glacier National Park. Baby Glacier is situated in a cirque on the northeast slope of Numa Peak at an elevation between 7,200 feet and 6,800 feet above sea level.
5.6 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Numa Peak, Glacier National Park
142 min walk • Numa Peak is located in the Livingston Range, Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana. The small Baby Glacier is below the peak to the immediate northeast.
4.7 miSW
Interesting neighbourhood, Rustic architecture
Polebridge Ranger Station Historic District, Polebridge
120 min walk • The Polebridge Ranger Station in Glacier National Park was the first administrative area in the park, predating the park's establishment. The ranger station was destroyed by fire, leaving the residence.
5.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Square Peak, Glacier National Park
132 min walk • Square Peak is located in the Livingston Range, Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana. Square Peak is.63 miles SSW of Rainbow Peak.