2019 Map of Suttons Bay

About this map

Suttons Bay serves as the focal point of this coastal survey, where the village's street grid meets the waters of the West Arm Grand Traverse Bay. The landscape is defined by the narrow landmass between the big lake and Lake Leelanau, which stretches through the western half of the map. For genealogists and local historians, the sheet is exceptionally detailed with burial sites including Saint Michael Cem, the Norwegian Lutheran Cem, and the Sutton Bay Township Cem. This density of cemeteries, along with small settlements like Keswick and Fountain Point, illustrates the long-standing community roots established across the Leelanau Peninsula. Smaller drainages like Lee Cr and Leo Cr carve through the glacial terrain, connecting inland wetlands and orchards to the shoreline. The Leelanau County Government Center stands as a modern landmark amidst these established rural and waterfront communities.