2011 Map of Suttons Bay

About this map

Suttons Bay serves as a focal point on the eastern shore of the Leelanau Peninsula, where the village and its Suttons Bay Post Office face the waters of the West Arm Grand Traverse Bay. To the west, the elongated basin of Lake Leelanau dominates the interior, punctuated by the narrow narrows at the village of Lake Leelanau. This area is characterized by a mix of established lakeside communities and agricultural land, with several historic burial grounds including the Norwegian Lutheran Cemetery and Saint Marys Cemetery providing important touchstones for local genealogy. The presence of the Leelanau Trl cutting through the landscape suggests the conversion of former rail corridors into modern recreational paths, while smaller settlements like Keswick and Bingham mark the rural intersections that have defined the township's interior for generations.