2011 Map of Port Sheldon

About this map

Lake Michigan defines the western edge of this coastal landscape, where the shifting sands meet the mouths of Little Pigeon Creek and the Pigeon River. The settlement of Port Sheldon sits near the river's outlet, while the small communities of West Olive and Agnew are situated further inland along the primary north-south transportation corridor. The map records a mix of residential development and preserved spaces, such as the lakeside retreat of Camp Blodgett and the distinctive dunes at Mountain Beach and Zwemer Beach. Local history and genealogy interest is found in the scattered burial grounds, including Pine Ridge Cemetery and Grand Haven Cemetery to the north, and the Indian Cemetery further south. Further inland, the West Ottawa Golf Course and the West Olive Post Office serve as modern landmarks in this transition zone between the lakefront and the agricultural interior of Ottawa County.