2023 Map of Ogemaw Springs

About this map

The Kirtlands Warbler Wildlife Management Area anchors the northern portion of this Ogemaw County landscape, highlighting a region dedicated to specialized habitat conservation. Settlement patterns are concentrated around the historic community of Ogemaw Springs and the northwestern edge of West Branch, where the terrain transitions from protected wildlife zones to developed infrastructure. The map reveals a complex network of glacial hydrology, including the Ogemaw Swamp, Harcourt Swamp, and several small lakes such as Beaver Lake and Heintz Lake. High points like Preachers Hill and Pointers Hill rise above the wetlands and creek beds, providing local relief. For genealogists and local historians, the inclusion of Beaver Lake Cem and Ogemaw Springs Cem provides critical points for family research within this rural Michigan corridor.