Beaver Dam Lake in Dodge County, Wisconsin
Beaver Dam Lake in Dodge County, Wisconsin
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Beaver Dam Lake in Dodge County, Wisconsin
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Beaver Dam Lake is an impressive 6,718-acre impounded reservoir located in northwestern Dodge County, Wisconsin, ranking as the 16th largest lake in the state and serving as the centerpiece of the City of Beaver Dam and surrounding Towns of Beaver Dam, Trenton, Westford, Fox Lake, and Calumus. Fed by the Beaver Dam River, this expansive shallow lake features 41 miles of scenic shoreline with a maximum depth of 7 feet and an average depth ranging from 3 to 7 feet, creating ideal conditions for recreational boating, water skiing, paddling, and year-round fishing opportunities. The lake's fertile waters support healthy populations of walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, channel catfish, and yellow bullhead, with annual walleye and panfish stockings enhancing the fishery for anglers who fish from shore, boats, or through the ice during winter months. Seven public boat landings provide convenient access around the lake, complemented by three dedicated kayak launch docks and a full-service marina on the south end, ensuring water enthusiasts can easily explore the vast expanse whether arriving with pontoon boats, fishing boats, kayaks, canoes, or stand-up paddleboards. Six well-maintained city parks line the shoreline including Cotton Mill, Bayshore, Tahoe, Waterworks, Derge County Park and Campground, and others, offering fishing piers, picnic shelters, playgrounds, swimming areas, basketball and volleyball courts, public restrooms, and prime spots to watch spectacular sunsets over the water while the award-winning nationally recognized Beaverland Must-Skis water ski team performs thrilling, jam-packed shows at Tahoe Park throughout the summer season beginning Memorial Day
The Beaver Dam area offers visitors an engaging blend of small-town charm with big-city attractions, making it an ideal destination for families, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone seeking authentic Wisconsin hospitality and recreation. Downtown Beaver Dam features a flourishing arts and music scene anchored by the Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre, which presents over 24 productions annually including musicals, comedies, tribute acts like the 1964 Beatles Tribute Band, and concerts in their state-of-the-art entertainment space, while the Dodge County Center for the Arts showcases year-round gallery exhibitions featuring works from talented artist-members. The city hosts exciting annual events throughout the seasons including the Wisconsin Arts and Peony Festival, Taste of Wisconsin Beer Cheese and Wine Fest, Pepper Fest celebrating the region's agricultural heritage, Oktoberfest with authentic German festivities, Dodge County Fair with carnival rides and livestock exhibitions, Beaver Dam Corn Roast, downtown festivals, and holiday experiences that draw visitors from across the region. Thrill-seekers can catch high-speed dirt track racing action at the Beaver Dam Raceway on Saturday nights from April through September, where fans experience intense on-track competition on the high-banked oval, while golfers enjoy the historic Old Hickory Golf Club established in 1920 offering an outstanding 18-hole championship course carved through scenic Wisconsin countryside with a full-service restaurant and banquet facility overlooking the fairways. The Beaver Dam River winds through the city providing excellent class I paddling opportunities with both whitewater and lazy river sections coursing through urban areas, rural farmland, and wooded corridors, with kayak, canoe, and SUP rentals available by the hour, half-day, or full-day from Waterworks Park for those wanting to explore beyond the lake. Winter transforms Beaver Dam Lake into a frozen playground for ice fishing enthusiasts targeting walleye and crappie, snowmobilers accessing extensive trail systems, cross-country skiers gliding across groomed paths, and snowshoers exploring the peaceful snow-covered landscape, while Crystal Lake Beach offers summer swimming in a spring-fed 7-acre lake with lifeguards on duty, and nearby attractions like Horicon Marsh, the largest freshwater cattail marsh in the United States, and Wisconsin Dells water parks provide easy day-trip options for additional adventure
Dimensions:
Small: 8"x12"
Medium: 12"x18"
Large: 16"x24"
Extra Large: 20"x30"
XX Large: 24"x36"
Gigantic 30"x45"
Cribbage Boards - 10"x14" - Your choice of Maple or Cherry wood, 2 or 3 runs, and your choice of peg colors.
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About our Maps
Every map is designed and built in Minnesota. Nothing is outsourced and nothing is imported.
- Designed in-house. All art files are created by me, not purchased or reused
- True layered 3D construction. Not engraved or printed
- More layers, more detail. Most competitors use 3 to 7 layers. These use 8 or 15 layers
- Original blue depth gradient. Light to dark blue shows water depth clearly
- Handmade hardwood frames. Built from locally sourced rough sawn lumber, not pre-made frames
These are built to be the most accurate and most detailed 3D lake maps available.
Horn Dog Maps vs Others
True layered 3D construction
Horn Dog Maps: Yes
Other Companies: No
Etsy Sellers: Sometimes
Designed in-house (no purchased files)
Horn Dog Maps: Yes
Other Companies: Sometimes
Etsy Sellers: No
Made in Minnesota
Horn Dog Maps: Yes
Other Companies: No
Etsy Sellers: No
Number of layers
Horn Dog Maps: 8 or 15
Other Companies: 3 to 7
Etsy Sellers: 3 to 7
Blue depth gradient water
Horn Dog Maps: Yes
Other Companies: No
Etsy Sellers: No
Handmade hardwood frame included
Horn Dog Maps: Yes
Other Companies: No
Etsy Sellers: No
Uses multiple depth data sources
Horn Dog Maps: Yes
Other Companies: Sometimes
Etsy Sellers: No
Custom lakes without delays
Horn Dog Maps: Yes
Other Companies: No
Etsy Sellers: No
Connection to the lakes
Horn Dog Maps: Yes
Other Companies: No
Etsy Sellers: No
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these actually 3D or just engraved?
These are true 3D layered maps.
- Made from 1/8 inch Baltic birch
- Standard maps have 8 layers. 1 land layer and 7 water layers
- HD maps have 15 layers. 1 land layer and 14 water layers
Each water layer uses a light to dark blue gradient so depth changes are easy to see.
Where are these made?
Everything is made in my shop in Minnesota.
- Design
- Cutting
- Painting
- Assembly
- Frame building
The frames start as locally sourced rough sawn hardwood and are built from scratch.
Do you use real depth data?
Yes, as an angler and map nerd, accuracy matters to me. I use multiple data sources, up to six, to find the most accurate lake contours available.
I would not hang an inaccurate map in my house and I will not send one to yours.
Why buy from Horn Dog Maps instead of Etsy or marketplace sellers?
Most marketplace sellers:
- Buy pre-made cut files, often from overseas
- Have no connection to the lakes
- Cannot verify accuracy
- Have long delays if a file is not available
This leads to lower accuracy and longer lead times, often 6 to 8 weeks.
Because I design everything myself:
- I can create a new lake mockup in about 30 minutes
- You get a more accurate map, faster
What is your lead time?
Most orders ship in 1.5 to 2 weeks depending on the time of year.
Tell me about the Cribbage Boards
These are different from the layered maps and are not something you will find elsewhere.
- Made from a solid piece of Maple or Cherry
- The lake is engraved as if drained
- Then filled with blue tinted epoxy that is still transparent
You can see:
- Channels
- Humps
- Points
- Structure
Additional features:
- 2 or 3 track options
- Choice of peg colors
- Hidden peg storage with a magnetic dovetail slider
- Rubber feet so it does not slide on the table
It is a functional game board and a detailed lake model in one.