1954 Map of Big Bay

About this map

Big Bay sits on the edge of Lake Superior, serving as a focal point for this mid-century survey of the rugged Marquette County coastline. The settlement is positioned between the vast lake and Lake Independence, where the Yellow Dog River and Iron River converge. The landscape is defined by the transition from water to timberland, much of it protected within the Escanaba River State Forest. Notable landmarks such as the Lighthouse at Big Bay Point and the Bay Cliff Health Camp indicate the area's development as both a maritime navigational hub and a place of respite.