2014 Map of Ovid West

About this map

The Maple River winds through this central Michigan landscape, defining the layout of rural communities along the Gratiot Co Clinton Co border. Small agricultural hubs like Elsie and Duplain are anchored by long-established landmarks, including Riverside Cem and Duplain Cem. The map reveals a highly structured grid of section lines and township roads such as E Colony Rd and E Marshall Rd, which connect the scattered settlements and local landing strips like Tripp Creek Airport. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the village of Shepardsville sits near the Shepard Drain, while the edge of Ovid appears along E M-21. The intricate drainage network, including Newsom Drain and Halterman Cr, illustrates the extensive water management required for the region's productive farmland during this era of digital cartography.