1983 Map of Bigsbie Lake

About this map

Little Sable Point dominates this coastal landscape along the eastern shore of Lake Michigan in Oceana County. This 1983 provisional survey captures the geography of the shoreline just as modernization of the local road network was being documented, featuring the intersection of Scenic Drive, Shelby Road, and Ridge Avenue. The map provides a detailed view of the area surrounding Stony Lake, a prominent settlement and water body on the southern edge of the quadrangle. Further north, the smaller, namesake Bigsbie Lake sits tucked behind the coastal dunes. The transition from the sandy lakefront to the inland grid of roads reflects the area's development as a destination for both seasonal recreation and permanent residence during the late twentieth century.