Borowymłyn was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Heidemühl.
The place is now called Borowy Młyn and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heidemühl | German Empire | Schlochau | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Borowymłyn | Poland | Chojnice | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Heidemühl | German Empire | Konitz | 1939 |
| Borowy Młyn | Poland | Chojnice | 1945 |
| Borowy Młyn | Poland | Słupsk | 1992 |