2019 Map of Ogontz

About this map

The settlement of Ogontz sits near the northern reaches of the Hiawatha National Forest in this 2019 survey of the Upper Peninsula’s shoreline. The landscape is dominated by the transition from dense forest to the waters of Lake Michigan, where the jagged coastline forms Ogontz Bay and Martin Bay. Inland, the terrain is defined by a complex network of wetlands and small water bodies, including Indian Town Lake, Bouford Lake, and Lake Little Sixteen. These interior waters are connected by the Ogontz River, Little River, and Big River, reflecting the traditional drainage patterns of the Bay de Noc region. Along the coast, distinct maritime landmarks such as Saint Vital Point and the offshore Saint Vital Island provide essential navigation points for the Big Bay de Noc. This survey provides a precise modern record of the shoreline and public land boundaries during the early twenty-first century.