2014 Map of Bigsbie Lake

About this map

Lake Michigan dominates the western half of this coastal survey, where the shoreline transition from open water to the bluff-lined interior is marked by Little Sable Point. The settlement of Stony Lake occupies a narrow strip of land between the great lake and its namesake inland water body, creating a distinct coastal community structure. The local geography is defined by small, high-elevation lakes like Bigsbie Lake tucked behind the dunes, with a road network that often follows the natural contours and heritage of the area, including W Chippewa Trl and W Ottawatamie Trl. The landscape east of the coast shows a dense collection of private roads and residential drives such as S Lakeview Dr and Peaceful Valley Rd, illustrating the modern development patterns of this Oceana County lakefront.