Ogemaw County, County in northern Michigan, United States
Ogemaw County spans across 575 square miles of Michigan territory, with West Branch serving as its administrative center and governmental hub point.
The Michigan Legislature established Ogemaw County in 1840, temporarily merged it with Iosco County in 1867, and reorganized it as a separate entity in 1875.
The county name originates from the Anishinaabemowin word 'ogimaa' meaning chief, named after a Native American orator called Little Elk.
The county maintains extensive road networks including Interstate 75, M-30, M-33, and M-55, connecting residents to neighboring regions and major urban centers.
Ogemaw Springs, one of the initial settlements, played a central role in early lumber operations before economic activities shifted to West Branch.
Location: Michigan
Inception: 1875
Capital city: West Branch
Shares border with: Oscoda County, Gladwin County, Alcona County, Crawford County, Roscommon County, Iosco County, Arenac County
Website: http://OgemawCountyMi.Gov
GPS coordinates: 44.33000,-84.13000
Latest update: April 2, 2025 03:24
Lumberman's Monument
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Tawas Point State Park
55.1 km
South Higgins Lake State Park
44.2 km
Au Sable State Forest
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Tawas Point Light
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North Higgins Lake State Park
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Gravelly Shoal Light
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Tawas Point Camper's Beach
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Alabaster Historic District
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Dead Stream Flooding State Wildlife Management Area
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Cooke Dam
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Roscommon Zoo
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Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area
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Eggleston School
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Edward E. Hartwick Memorial Building
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Oscoda County Courthouse
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Ogemaw Hills Pathway
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M-72–Au Sable River Bridge
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Second Arenac County Courthouse
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Ogemaw Lanes & Lounge
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Wurtsmith Air Museum
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Wild Frontier Fun Park
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CoopersVille USA
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Au Sable National Scenic River
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Kiwanis Monument
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