Bond Lake in Douglas County, Wisconsin
Bond Lake in Douglas County, Wisconsin
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Bond Lake in Douglas County, Wisconsin
This lake has 8 Layers or 15 Layers for HD Version
Bond Lake is a pristine 279-acre lake nestled in south-central Douglas County, Wisconsin near the communities of Minong and Wascott, featuring an impressive maximum depth of 67 feet with an average depth of 30 feet and exceptional water clarity with Secchi disk readings around 20 feet making it one of the clearest lakes in northwestern Wisconsin. Designated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources as a trophy northern pike fishery, this deep, clear lake supports abundant populations of northern pike, walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and panfish thriving in diverse habitat with a predominantly sandy bottom covering 99 percent of the lake bed. The lake's crystal-clear waters and varied structure including rocky points, deep channels, and aquatic vegetation provide ideal conditions for game fish, with trophy northern pike commonly reaching impressive sizes in the deep, cool waters. With a public boat landing providing easy access for fishing boats, pontoons, kayaks, and canoes, Bond Lake offers a peaceful, relatively uncrowded fishing experience in a stunning natural setting where most lake homes are tastefully set back from the water so they're barely visible from the lake, maintaining the pristine wilderness character that makes northwestern Wisconsin's lake country so special, while eagles soar overhead hunting for fish, loons call across morning waters with their haunting yodel echoing through the pines, and white-tailed deer browse along undeveloped shorelines
Located in the heart of Douglas County's magnificent lake country, Bond Lake provides access to over 85 lakes and nearly 80 miles of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, one of only two national parks in Wisconsin and one of the original eight National Wild and Scenic Riverways designated in 1968. Just minutes away in Minong, visitors can explore the fascinating Minong Museum showcasing the area's rich logging heritage from the 1880s when the town served as a center for harvesting valuable white pines, with exhibits on Ojibwa culture and early railroad history when the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railroad connected Superior to Chicago. The surrounding area features the spectacular 4,000-acre Douglas County State Wildlife Area, locally known as The Bird Sanctuary, preserving rare pine savanna habitat scattered with jack pine, northern pin oak, and red pine providing one of Wisconsin's best sharp-tailed grouse habitats plus over 270 bird species, timber wolves, black bears, white-tailed deer, and unique reptiles including northern hog-nosed snakes, with the 4.25-mile North Country National Scenic Trail traversing the entire property connecting hiking opportunities from Gordon to Solon Springs and beyond. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the legendary Bois Brule River, Wisconsin's most famous trout stream dropping 420 feet over 44 miles from its headwaters to Lake Superior with world-class canoeing through pristine northern coniferous forests, visit nearby Solon Springs sitting on the shores of 855-acre Upper Saint Croix Lake at the headwaters of the St. Croix River with the Music in the Park summer concert series in the open-air amphitheater, ride the 104-mile Wild Rivers State Trail extending from Superior through Minong, Gordon, and beyond for biking, hiking, horseback riding, and snowmobiling, enjoy summer festivals including the famous Ruckus in the Woods music event and Minong Summer Days with parades and live entertainment, fish and boat on dozens of pristine lakes, access over 100,000 acres of county and state forests with endless trails for ATVs, hiking, and wildlife viewing, and experience true Northwoods hospitality in local supper clubs featuring Friday fish fries and taverns offering informal dining
This stunning laser-cut wooden map of Bond Lake would make a magnificent centerpiece in your Northwoods cabin, Douglas County lake home, or fishing retreat, capturing the exceptional clarity and trophy fishing character of this beloved northwestern Wisconsin treasure. The handcrafted design features a natural wood top layer that elegantly showcases the lake's 279-acre surface with nearly 4 miles of intricate shoreline including protected bays and rocky points ideal for trophy pike fishing, surrounded by the pristine pine forests and undeveloped wilderness character typical of Douglas County's most exclusive lake properties where privacy and natural beauty reign supreme. The water depth is dramatically illustrated through a graduated light blue to dark blue gradient that captures the impressive depth variations from shallow sandy areas perfect for panfish to the remarkable 67-foot maximum depth harboring trophy northern pike and walleye in the cool, oxygen-rich waters below, creating a striking three-dimensional representation of one of northwestern Wisconsin's premier clear-water fisheries. Whether commemorating successful catches of trophy northern pike and walleye, peaceful mornings exploring the crystal-clear waters by kayak, family fishing adventures teaching the next generation about responsible angling in a trophy fishery, experiencing the haunting call of loons echoing across the lake at dawn, or simply celebrating your deep connection to Douglas County's incredible natural resources where the St. Croix Riverway meets pristine wilderness and small-town Northwoods hospitality, this museum-quality piece serves as both sophisticated wall art and a cherished reminder of unforgettable moments spent on Bond Lake's pristine waters surrounded by the spectacular beauty of northwestern Wisconsin's legendary lake country
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.
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.