[5] When the railway industry began constructing lines through the Upper Peninsula near the end of the century, Brevort did not have railroad access and continued to rely on shipping for the exportation of its lumber resources.

Road and lake access allowed Brevort to sustain, and the community's population increased to 100 by 1927.

[4] While Brevort no longer contains any industries, the community contains a small population and relies as a tourist destination along U.S. Route 2 between St. Ignace and Naubinway.

Brevort is located within Moran Township in the state's Upper Peninsula about 15 miles (24.1 km) northwest of the Mackinac Bridge.

Other smaller communities nearby include Engadine, Epoufette, Garnet, and Naubinway to the northwest, as well as Gros Cap to the southeast and Trout Lake to the north.

[13][14][15] Brevort is also notable for containing several miles of scenic lakefront and sand dunes along the shores of Lake Michigan, which run parallel to U.S. Route 2 at this point.

These dunes and easy public access are popular tourist destinations along the Lake Michigan Circle Tour.