The major land uses in the watershed of Bowman Creek are predominantly forested land, which occupies nearly 90 percent of the area. Other minor land uses include residential and commercial areas that infringe upon the floodplains of several tributaries. There are also mentions of meadows and agricultural land within the watershed. Here is an image of Bowman Creek to provide a visual reference of the area: . This information is supported by various sources including Wikipedia's article on Bowman Creek and other related environmental documents.