Suttons Bay Michigan Map

About Suttons Bay, Michigan

Suttons Bay is a locality in Leelanau County, Michigan, United States. It is a small community with a population of 555. The population density is 176.4 people per km². Suttons Bay is located at 44.9767°N, 85.6506°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49682.

Suttons Bay unfolds along the western edge of its namesake body of water, a long, slender inlet of Lake Michigan that cradles the land in a gentle embrace. It lies 68.8 miles east of Door, WI (from Door, WI: bearing 97°T), and is situated 9.4 miles north-west of Peninsula Township. The terrain rises from the shoreline in a series of rolling hills, their slopes softened by a patchwork of orchards and vineyards, their leaves rustling with a sound like whispered secrets carried on the breeze. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a crisp, clean scent of pine and damp earth, a testament to the surrounding woodlands that climb towards the horizon. Down at the water’s edge, weathered docks jut out into the clear, cool depths, reflecting the pale blue of the sky and the occasional white sail that glides by with a languid grace. The buildings of the village itself are a charming collection of painted wood and brick, clustered around a main street that feels both alive with the hum of daily life and imbued with a quiet sense of permanence. The history of Suttons Bay is deeply entwined with the bounty of the land and the vastness of the Great Lakes. Originally a hub for lumber and fishing, its economy has gracefully transitioned, now leaning heavily on the burgeoning wine industry that flourishes on the sun-drenched slopes of Leelanau Peninsula. Local wineries, many housed in charming farmsteads, draw visitors eager to sample the fruits of this fertile soil, while the summer months see the harbor bustling with pleasure craft and the beaches alive with the laughter of families. The village retains a strong sense of its maritime past, with weathered boats still bobbing at their moorings, and the echoes of earlier industries seem to resonate in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture. Suttons Bay offers a distilled essence of Northern Michigan, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, and the natural beauty of the landscape remains the undisputed, enduring star.

About This Suttons Bay Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Suttons Bay, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.976666, -85.650639. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Suttons Bay and Leelanau County.

Detailed location data for Suttons Bay includes the ZIP code (49682), telephone area code (989), county seat of Leelanau County (Suttons Bay Township), and school district assignment (Suttons Bay Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Suttons Bay is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.