2023 Map of Ovid East

About this map

Ovid and the surrounding agricultural landscapes of Shiawassee and Clinton Counties are the focus of this recent survey. The terrain is defined by a dense grid of rural roads and a complex network of agricultural waterways, including Baker Creek, Lamb Creek, and the Gallagher Drain. The transition from old burial grounds like Old Fairfield Cem and Fairfield Cem to modern recreational corridors is evident in the presence of the Fred Meijer Clinton-Ionia-Shiawassee (cis) State Trl, which follows a former rail alignment through the south. Smaller rural junctions like Carland and Hoovers Corners persist as local landmarks, illustrating the enduring settlement patterns in this part of Michigan. The map's detail provides a clear view of how drainage systems like the West Branch Sawyer Drain and David Drain have been integrated into the section-line road system to manage the low-lying interior lands.