2017 Map of West Branch

About this map

West Branch serves as the focal point of this Ogemaw County survey, where the intersection of state routes and local streets anchors a landscape defined by its glacial hydrology. The area to the north and east is punctuated by significant water bodies, including Peach Lake and Rifle Lake, which feed the intricate network of the West Branch Rifle River. These waterways, along with smaller features like Crapo Lake and the Fogse Swamp, reflect the post-glacial character of the Michigan interior. Cultural history is preserved at Campbells Corners and through several local burial grounds, such as Brookside Cem and Saint Josephs Cem. The presence of the Ogemaw Hills Pathway suggests a region where the traditional agricultural and timber landscape has transitioned into a space for managed recreation and conservation within the rolling topography of the t23n r2e and t22n r2e townships.