Wielki Las was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Tannenheim.
The place is now called Wielki Las and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wielgilasz | German Empire | Johannisburg | 1905 |
| Tannenheim | German Empire | Johannisburg | 1939 |
| Wielki Las | Under Polish administration | Pisz | 1945 |
| Wielki Las | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |