Douglass Houghton Falls

Douglass Houghton Falls (also known as Houghton-Douglass Falls, Douglass Falls or Houghton Falls[1]) is a waterfall in the U.S. state of Michigan. At 110 feet (34 m) from the top to its base, it is Michigan's second tallest waterfall. It is located in the state's Upper Peninsula between the villages of Laurium and Lake Linden just off Highway M-26. Prior to 2018, the waterfall was privately owned[2] and access to the waterfall was restricted due to its dangerous geological makeup. The waterfall is situated in a deep gorge that is flanked by sharp loose rock. Multiple deaths have been reported at this location; the most recent one was in September 2011.[3][4] Douglass Houghton, for whom Douglass Houghton Falls is named, was Michigan's first geologist.[5]

Douglass Houghton Falls
Houghton Falls
Douglass Houghton Falls in July 2022
Douglass Houghton Falls is located in Michigan
Douglass Houghton Falls
LocationHoughton County, Michigan
Coordinates47.20700°N 88.42758°W / 47.20700; -88.42758 (Douglas Houghton Falls)
TypeCascade
Total height110 feet (34 m)
Number of drops1
WatercourseHammell Creek

Houghton Douglass Falls is currently projected to open as a Michigan state park and veterans memorial. Purchasing was approved by Rick Snyder in 2016.[6] The land was sold to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources by the property owner, Jim Kuusisto, in September 2018 for $300,000 (equivalent to $322,000 in 2021[7]).[2] The property includes 70 acres (28 ha) of land along Hammell Creek and frontage along M-26.[8] The Michigan DNR is planning to host a community forum in late October 2023 regarding phased development and parking at the site.[9]

Hungarian Falls is around two miles (3.2 km) south of Douglass Houghton Falls.[10]

References
  1. "Houghton Falls". Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). 628663. Archived from the original on November 10, 2021. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
  2. Powell, Mariah (September 20, 2018). "Veteran sells Houghton-Douglass Falls property for DNR scenic site". Upper Michigan's Source. Negaunee, Michigan: WLUC-TV. Archived from the original on September 21, 2018. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
  3. "Fall from Cliff Kills U.P. Man". Daily Press. Escanaba, Michigan. September 12, 2011. Archived from the original on December 24, 2011. Retrieved March 16, 2013.
  4. "Fatal Fall at Douglass Houghton Falls". Ishpeming, Michigan: WBUP-TV. September 12, 2011. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
  5. Wallin, Helen (2004). Douglass Houghton: Michigan's First State Geologist 1837–1845 (PDF) (Pamphlet). Lansing: Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. Archived (PDF) from the original on August 12, 2020. Retrieved October 6, 2013.
  6. "Snyder Signs Off On Funds To Buy Douglass Houghton Falls". Keweenaw Report. April 6, 2016. Archived from the original on August 21, 2016. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
  7. Johnston, Louis; Williamson, Samuel H. (2023). "What Was the U.S. GDP Then?". MeasuringWorth. Retrieved January 1, 2023. United States Gross Domestic Product deflator figures follow the Measuring Worth series.
  8. "Parks and Recreation Land Acquisition" (PDF). August 13, 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 8, 2020. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
  9. https://www.houghtoncounty.net/minutes/minutes_281.pdf
  10. "Hungarian Falls". Pure Michigan. Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Archived from the original on October 27, 2020. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
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