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1986 Map of Boyne Falls

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Boyne Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Boyne River valley dominates this mid-1980s topography of Charlevoix County, showcasing the intersection of industrial remnants and recreational development. The village of Boyne Falls serves as a central hub, flanked by the steep slopes of Boyne Mountain and the expansive Mackinaw State Forest. To the west, the waters of Deer Lake are surrounded by significant infrastructure, including a Hydroelectric Plant and a nearby Substation, reflecting the area's utility development.

Transport history is etched into the landscape via an Old RR Grade that cuts through the forested hills, providing a clear reference for genealogists and local historians tracing the region's logging and rail heritage. While Boyne City occupies the northwestern corner near the Airport, the map also identifies smaller local features like a Cem, multiple Gravel Pits, and numerous named tributaries such as Schoolhouse Creek and Warner Creek that feed into the larger river system.