Boon Michigan Map

About Boon, Michigan

Boon is a locality in Wexford County, Michigan, United States. It is a small community with a population of 99. The population density is 26.2 people per km². Boon is located at 44.2897°N, 85.6020°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49618.

Boon rests in a quiet cradle of rolling terrain, where the land, once sculpted by glacial forces, now yields to the persistent embrace of forests and fields. It lies 79.7 miles north-north-east of Muskegon, MI (from Muskegon, MI: bearing 24°T), and is situated 10.3 miles west-north-west of Cadillac. The air here carries the crisp, clean scent of pine needles and damp earth, a constant reminder of the surrounding wildness that presses in from all sides. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy of hardwoods and evergreens, falls in broad, golden shafts, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the hushed stillness. The very character of Boon is etched into the gentle rise and fall of the land, a subtle topography that dictates the winding paths of its few, unhurried roads and the placement of its weathered farmsteads. The history of Boon is a story of resilience, tied to the fertile soil and the lumber that once fueled distant industries. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of acreage and the vast expanse of timber, carved their livelihoods from the dense woods. Though the great logging days have long since faded, a quiet agricultural spirit persists, with fields of corn and soybeans stretching across the cleared land, their green rows whispering tales of generations past. The local economy, while modest, finds its pulse in the steadfastness of farming and the occasional craft workshop, a testament to the enduring ingenuity of those who call Boon home. The nearby lakes, glinting like scattered jewels under the expansive Michigan sky, offer a timeless allure, their cool waters a constant invitation to reflection and quiet communion with nature.

About This Boon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Boon, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.289728, -85.602004. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Boon and Wexford County.

Detailed location data for Boon includes the ZIP code (49618), telephone area code (989), county seat of Wexford County (Cadillac), and school district assignment (Cadillac Area Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Boon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.