2014 Map of Ogontz

About this map

Ogontz stands near the northern reaches of Ogontz Bay, marking a quiet interface between the timbered interior and the expansive waters of Big Bay de Noc. This 2014 survey documents a landscape defined by its hydrology, where the Big River and Little River wind through the eastern portions of the Hiawatha National Forest. The geography here is notably fragmented by water, from the small inland basins of Boufford Lake and Indian Town Lake to the prominent coastal features of Saint Vital Point and Saint Vital Island. The map illustrates a network of forest roads and township lines that organize this corner of Delta County, revealing the persistence of traditional land divisions. Coastal hazards like Ripley Shoal and protected areas such as Sand Bay highlight the region's relationship with Lake Michigan, serving as a modern record of a timeless Upper Peninsula shoreline.