2016 Map of Put-in-Bay

About this map

Lake Erie surrounds the Bass Islands in this 2016 survey, a region defined by maritime heritage and the international border between the United States and Canada. South Bass Island serves as the focal point of local activity, anchored by the village of Put-in-Bay and the towering Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial. The landscape transitions from the dense street grids of the village, including Columbus Ave and Catawba Ave, to the more secluded stretches of Middle Bass Island and the northernmost North Bass Island. Small airports on nearly every major landmass, such as the Rattlesnake Island Airport and Middle Bass Island Airport, highlight the unique logistical challenges and island-hopping nature of this archipelago. Genealogical interest is centered on several local grounds, including Maple Leaf Cem and Crown Hill Cem, while the rugged shoreline is marked by hazards like Northwest Reef and Buckeye Reef.