Bowman is an unincorporated community in Placer County, California. Bowman is located on the Southern Pacific Railroad, north-northeast of Auburn. It lies at an elevation of 1617 feet (493 m). The Bowman post office opened in 1893. The name honors Harry Hoisington Bowman, fruit grower. References Unincorporated communities in Placer County, California Unincorporated communities in California