2014 Map of Big Blue Lake

About this map

Manistee National Forest encompasses much of this West Michigan landscape, where a dense network of glacial lakes and waterways defines the local geography. The White River and its South Branch cut through the northern portion of the quadrangle, while the southern half is punctuated by numerous named bodies of water, including the large Big Blue Lake and the village of Lakewood Club. The map reveals a transition from the structured street grid of the Lakewood Club settlement to the more winding forest roads like Owassippi Rd. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Blue Lake Cem and Wave Cem, providing specific points of interest for family research. This documentation of the Muskegon and Oceana border area illustrates the persistent relationship between the region's recreational lake communities and its protected timberlands.