Angostura (Fall River)

Angostura Reservoir in Fall River County, South Dakota

This lake has 8 Layers or 15 Layers for HD Version

Angostura Reservoir is a 4,407-acre man-made reservoir located on the Cheyenne River in southwestern South Dakota, featuring crystal clear waters, 42 miles of scenic shoreline, and some of the finest sandy beaches in the state. Created in 1949 by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for irrigation purposes, the reservoir reaches a maximum depth of 75 feet near the dam with an average depth of 29 feet throughout the lake. The name "Angostura" means "narrows" in Spanish, reflecting the geography of its location. The reservoir supports exceptional fishing populations including Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, and Channel Catfish, making it one of the premier fishing destinations in western South Dakota. With no horsepower restrictions and average summer water temperatures of 66 degrees, the lake is ideal for all water sports including boating, water skiing, swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding.

Located 10 miles southeast of Hot Springs at the southeastern edge of the Black Hills near the Nebraska border, Angostura Reservoir offers easy access to some of South Dakota's most iconic attractions. Hot Springs, known as the gateway to the Black Hills, features natural warm mineral springs, the world-famous Mammoth Site with its incredible ice-age fossil collection, Evans Plunge indoor thermal pool, and historic sandstone architecture. Within an hour's drive, visitors can explore Wind Cave National Park with its mixed-grass prairie and extensive cave system, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse Memorial, and Custer State Park with its roaming bison herds. The Angostura Recreation Area provides four campgrounds with 171 campsites, 14 camping cabins, multiple boat ramps, a full-service marina, hiking and biking trails, disc golf, volleyball courts, ADA-accessible fishing docks, and Inferno on the Beach restaurant.

This exquisite laser-cut wooden topographical map of Angostura Reservoir would make a breathtaking focal point in your lake house, cabin, or home office, celebrating your connection to this Southern Black Hills treasure. The handcrafted design features a natural wood top layer that elegantly frames the reservoir's distinctive shape, while the water depths are represented through a mesmerizing gradient transitioning from light blue in the shallow areas to rich deep blue at the 75-foot maximum depth near the dam. Each intricate detail of the 42-mile shoreline and depth contours is precisely etched into the layered wood, creating a stunning three-dimensional piece of art that captures the beauty and character of this premier South Dakota recreation destination.

Dimensions:

Small: 8"x12"

Medium: 12"x18"

Large: 16"x24"

Extra Large: 20"x30"

XX Large: 24"x36"

Gigantic 30"x45"

HD Extra Large: 20"x30" - 15 Layers

HD XX Large: 24"x36" - 15 Layers

HD Gigantic 30"x45" - 15 Layers

The difference between standard and HD maps is the number of layers. Standard maps have 1 land layer and 7 water layers. " The HD lake maps have 1 land layer and 14 water layers. So twice the detail. The HD Maps are limited to Extra Large, " XX Large, and Gigantic sizes only. On the smaller sizes the depth change of the wood is too extreme and you end up losing detail."