Broken Bow Lake in McCurtain County, Oklahoma
Broken Bow Lake in McCurtain County, Oklahoma
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Broken Bow Lake in McCurtain County, Oklahoma
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Broken Bow Lake is a 14,200-acre reservoir nestled in the foothills of the Kiamichi and Ouachita Mountains in southeastern Oklahoma's McCurtain County, located on the Mountain Fork River approximately 9 miles northeast of the town of Broken Bow. Authorized by the Flood Control Acts of 1958 and 1967 and constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from October 1961 through April 1970, this stunning reservoir stretches 22 miles back into the densely forested mountain country with an average depth that allows for exceptional water clarity. Broken Bow Lake is distinguished as one of the cleanest and clearest freshwater lakes in Oklahoma, with crystal-blue waters resulting from its rock-lined floor and careful shoreline management by the Corps of Engineers, which prohibits private docks and permanently connected structures except at Beavers Bend Marina and the state park lodge areas. The lake maintains a conservation pool elevation of 599.7 feet above sea level with a maximum depth of 169 feet and 220 miles of pristine, pine-studded shoreline featuring small scenic islands perfect for canoeing adventures, rocky tree-lined shores, and towering timber creating spectacular natural beauty that attracts outdoor enthusiasts from Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana
Broken Bow Lake has earned recognition as one of Oklahoma's premier fishing destinations, featured by FLW Outdoors Magazine as one of America's greatest bass fisheries for its exceptional smallmouth bass population, with the lake holding the Oklahoma state record largemouth bass of nearly 15 pounds caught in March 1999. The lake supports diverse fish species including largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, white bass, striped hybrid bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish, walleye, and year-round stocked rainbow and brown trout, with the Mountain Fork River below the dam providing excellent fly fishing opportunities in two designated catch-and-release trophy trout areas. Recreation facilities include two adjacent Oklahoma state parks: Beavers Bend State Park, located along the Mountain Fork River below the dam with 47 rustic and modern cabins (some with river views), RV and tent campsites, two yurts named "Happy Hearth" and "Bear Tracks," and two group camps; and Hochatown State Park on the lake shores featuring the 40-room Lakeview Lodge with private balconies overlooking the water, RV campsites at Stevens Gap, Carson Creek, and Cedar Creek areas, and extensive amenities. Visitors enjoy the 18-hole Cedar Creek Golf Course nestled among pine forests alongside the lake, the 26-mile David Boren hiking trail, nature center programs at the Forest Heritage Center, the Big Oak Nature Trail and Beaver Lodge Nature Trail, swimming beaches, multiple boat ramps, Beavers Bend Marina offering full-service boat rentals including pontoons, ski boats, and jet skis, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking on the Mountain Fork River rapids, horseback riding, miniature golf, tennis, volleyball, mountain biking, picnic pavilions, and access to over 31,800 acres of public hunting land in the surrounding Ouachita National Forest for deer, turkey, waterfowl, and other game species
Dimensions:
Small: 8"x12"
Medium: 12"x18"
Large: 16"x24"
Extra Large: 20"x30"
XX Large: 24"x36"
Gigantic 30"x45"
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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.