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West Branch Area Information
The city of West Branch is the county seat for Ogemaw County. It was founded in the early 1870’s when the Jackson, Lansing & Saginaw Railroad built a line to the area for the transportation of lumber. A post office was established in 1873 and the village was organized in 1885. It was reorganized as a city in 1905. West Branch has a diverse economy based on tourism, small businesses, and a variety manufacturing facilities. The downtown area has many unique restaurants and shops, many featuring Victorian era architecture. Several beautiful and challenging Golf Courses make West Branch an ideal location of a golf vacation. Other outdoor activities include boating, camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. The AuSable River located a short distance north or West Branch is considered one of the best trout fishing rivers in the nation. It is also a world famous canoeing river and is used for training Olympic canoeists. The Rifle River Recreation Area located at Lupton offers excellent opportunities for camping, canoeing and wildlife viewing. Large ORV trail systems are located east of West Branch and north of Rose City. Population: 2,500. City Offices: 121 N. Fourth St., West Branch, MI 48661, (989) 345-0500.
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