Stega Wielka was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Groß Steegen.
The place is now called Wielka Stega and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groß Steegen | German Empire | Preußisch Eylau | 1939 |
| Stega Wielka | Under Polish administration | Górowo Iławeckie | 1945 |
| Wielka Stega | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |