History of Volkmar River

Originally named Goodpaster River in 1885 by Lieutenant H. T. Allen, USA, "in honor of the Goodpaster family in Kentucky." The stream now known as Goodpaster River he named Volkmar River for Col. William Volkmar, U.S.A. (Allen, 1887, pl. 3). Later, the names were transposed by explorers and Volkmar River was reported in 1903 by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) at its present location (Prindle, 1913a, pl. 16).

Found on the following Topo Maps

Places Near Volkmar River

Volkmar Lake,

Gerstle River, South Fork Goodpaster River, Volkmar River,

Liscum Slough,

Arrow Creek, Granite Creek, Hajdukovich Creek, Panoramic Creek, Rhoads Creek, Sand Creek, Sawmill Creek, Tenmile Creek, White Creek,