2011 Map of Big Bay

About this map

Big Bay sits at the nexus of Lake Superior's shoreline and the inland waters of Lake Independence, serving as the primary settlement in this northern Marquette County landscape. The community structure is anchored by the Big Bay Post Office and the nearby Big Bay Cemetery, while the northern coast is defined by prominent landmarks such as Big Bay Point and Squaw Beach. Moving inland, the terrain follows a network of timber and access routes like the Alder Creek Truck Trl, which leads toward Alder Falls. Smaller residential clusters and landings, including Burns Landing, Alder, and Homeier, are scattered along the county roads, reflecting a pattern of settlement tied to the lakefront and the surrounding forests. The map also captures the specialized infrastructure of the Bay Cliff Health Camp and the confluence of the Iron River and Yellow Dog River as they meet the Great Lake at Big Bay.