2014 Map of Big Bay

About this map

Lake Independence and the coastal settlement of Big Bay define this landscape along the south shore of Lake Superior. The area's mid-20th-century development is tied closely to the water, with the community of Big Bay serving as a focal point near the Big Bay Cem and Burns Landing. The rugged shoreline is marked by prominent natural features such as Big Bay Point and Black Rock Cape, while Squaw Beach stretches across the northern bay. Further inland, the terrain is shaped by the Yellow Dog River and the cascade at Alder Falls. Small clusters of homes or camps at Homeier, Alder, and Antlers suggest a pattern of seasonal or rural life centered around the region's abundant water bodies, including Brandts Pond and McKenzie Bay.