2010 Map of Big Lake

About this map

The Mississippi River and Elk River define the hydraulic character of this Sherburne County landscape, where riparian corridors meet the growing residential footprint of Big Lake. The map reveals a community structured by its water bodies, including Lake Mitchell, Beaudry Lake, and Hunters Lake, alongside the specialized aviation grounds of Hook Spray Airport. For genealogists, the survey identifies several key burial sites such as Greenwood Cemetery, Big Lake Cemetery, and the Bailey Station Cemetery, which sits near the settlement of Bailey. The presence of the Big Lake Post Office and multiple recreational sites like Pinewood Golf Course and the Shady River Campgrounds reflects the area's dual identity as both a suburban center and a gateway to outdoor recreation in the central Minnesota river valleys.