ABOUT OGEMAW COUNTY

Ogemaw County is located in the northeastern section of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula and boasts many scenic features including woodlands, lakes and rivers, including the Rifle River, which along with its convenient location make it a prime region for tourism and recreation.

This very hilly and scenic county features many small lakes and streams, including the Rifle River, a canoeist's dream-come-true.

The county is named after the Indian title "chief" which in Chippewa is pronounced: "Ogema." The land was originally platted in 1840. The county was organized in 1875, when the first settlers arrived near Ogemaw Springs and set up a lumber mill, about 5 miles from where today stands West Branch, the county seat and largest city in the county. Other prominent communities include Rose City and Prescott.

Today, Ogemaw County retains its country-like charm along with carefully planned growth. Its main economic support comes from tourism, auto-industry related production, plastics manufacturing and agriculture. Oil production can also be found in the southwest corner of the county. - Excerpt from InfoMI.com

LINKS

City Of West Branch   www.westbranch.com
West Branch Chamber of Commerce  www.wbacc.com
Ogemaw County EDC  www.ogemawedc.com
Travelers and Visitors Bureau  www.wboctvb.com
Rose City Lupton area Chamber Of Commerce   www.rosecityluptonchamber.com