Western
U.P. of Michigan
Location
of Waterfalls
1.Deer
Creek Falls - Deer Creek, 7 miles northwest of Bergland
2.Rapid
River Falls - Rapid River, 5 miles northwest of Bergland
3.Nonesuch
Falls - Iron River 1.5 miles west of White Pine
4.Greenwood
Falls (Bonanza) - Big Iron River, 4 miles north of White Pine or 1
mile south of Silver City
5.Pewabeck
Falls - Little Iron River, 3 miles north of White Pine
6.Little
Trap Falls - Anderson Creek, 6.5 miles north of Bergland
7.Cascade
Falls - West Branch of Ontonagon River, 7 miles west of Bergland
8.Wolverine
Falls - Cisco Branch of Ontonagon River, 8 miles west of Paulding
9.Victoria
Dam - West Branch of Ontonagon River - 4 miles northwest of Rockland
10.Rock
Bluff Falls - Bluff Creek. 1.5 miles south of Paulding
11.Okundekun
Falls (Baltimore Falls) Baltimore River, 6 miles southeast of
Rockland
12.Bond
Falls - Middle Branch of Ontonagon River, 2.5 miles northeast of
Paulding
13.Three
Rapids Falls - Middle Branch of Bluff Creek, 10 miles northwest of
Agate
14.Agate
Falls - Middle Branch of Ontonagon River, 4.5 miles southwest of
Paulding
15.Onion
Falls - East Branch of Ontonagon River, 7 miles northwest of Kenton
Sparrow
16.Rapids
Falls - East Branch of Ontonagon River, 3 miles northwest of Kenton
17.Sparrow
Rapids Falls - East Branch of Ontonagon River, 3 miles northwest of
18.Kenton
Derby Falls - Derby Creek, northeast of Bergland
19.Greenstone
Falls - Little Carp River, Porcupine Mountains State Park
20.Traders
Falls, Explorers Falls Trappers Falls - all are along the Little
Carp River in the Porcupine Mountains State Park (Gogebic County)
21.Trap
Falls - Carp River inlet, Porcupine Mountain State Park
22.Union
Falls - Union River, Porcupine Mountains State Park.
BOND
FALLS
Bond Falls waterfalls are part of the middle branch of
the Ontonagon River. 3 1/2 miles east of Paulding, Michigan. Bond
Falls, drops into two sections and is one of the most spectacular in
the Upper Peninsula.
In
a rush of white water, the first drop stretched down the river over
flat sections of dark rock. The river widens slightly to about 80
feet and at the center makes an abrupt drop into a small pool,
forcing the rest of the falling water to curve around it on both
sides. Branches from the closets trees bend toward it as it passes.
From here the river curves to the right and disappears behind the
trees.
Downstream,
the banks are lined with a cement abutment to minimize erosion by
the strong flowing river. Water there continues to rush over flat
sections of rock. The cement abutment ends at the viewing platform,
which affords an exciting close-up view of the main section of Bond
Falls.
The
main falls is breathtaking. The water drops nearly 50 feet in a
series of step like drops. The squared-0off rock stairs are
scattered haphazardly in many different layers, which causes the
water to bounce off their flat tops in a complicated pattern of
white streams. When viewed from the front, a small grass and tree
covered island backed by a small section of rock divides the falls
into two unequal sections. From the base, the water flows past a
scattering of huge rocks, which have fallen from the cliff, to form
a large pool which circles out from the falls.
From
there the river divides and continues through the forest. Excellent
views of the falls come from the two wooden bridges, on spanning
each section of the stream. Facilities near the parking area include
picnic tables and a playground for children.
The
Bond Falls Flowage is excellent for large walleyes and northern
pike. Good muskie are caught usually in May or October. Pan fish and
smallmouth bass fishing is fair. Occasionally good catches are made
of bass, crappie, or perch. Boats and motors, bait and supplies are
available and camping is allowed by permit.
One
half mile from the falls is a DAY USE AREA with picnic tables,
grills, and one half mile of swimming beach for all to enjoy.
The
Bond Falls may look familiar even if you've never been there because
it has been used in many Michigan calendars, tourism promotion and a
cigarette commercial.
AGATE
FALLS
Located on the Middle Branch of the Ontonagon River east
of Bruce Crossing on M-28, Agate Falls offers the best rainbow trout
fishing around.
In
fact, the stretch of river between Bond Falls and Agate Falls is
often described - and deserved recognition- as the most productive
trout stream in Ontonagon County and quite possibly in the entire
Upper Peninsula.
The
Ontonagon River is also excellent for canoeing and was used by early
lumberjacks to float their logs down to the mouth where the Diamond
Match company was located. Canoe rentals are available in Ontonagon.
The
Ontonagon railroad bridge, pier and marina are places you can fish
the river without a boat. Also in the downtown area, boardwalks line
both sides of the river, and a handicap-access fishing site is
located on the east shore just before the pier.
Further
south, the river is also easily accessible at such places as the
Military Bridge on US 45, Victoria, Ewen, and Agate and Bond Falls.
ONTONAGON
COUNTY WATERFALLS
Manebehzo, Manido, Nawadaha and Nimikon Falls - are all
along the Presque Isle River located within the Porcupine Mountain
State Park in both Ontonagon and Gogebic Counties.
SUPERIOR
FALLS
Fourteen miles north of Ironwood and four miles west
along Lake Superior. The majestic Superior Falls features deep
ravines and cliffs on the Montreal River. This is not a well marked
falls, get directions.
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