Clam Lake Area Lakes in Ashland and Sawyer Counties, Wisconsin
Clam Lake Area Lakes in Ashland and Sawyer Counties, Wisconsin
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Clam Lake Area Lakes in Ashland and Sawyer Counties, Wisconsin
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The Clam Lake area is a pristine wilderness destination in the heart of the 860,000-acre Chequamegon National Forest, featuring exceptional fishing opportunities across multiple interconnected lakes including Upper Clam Lake, Lower Clam Lake, White Bass Lake, and Day Lake. This remote region offers crystal-clear waters surrounded by untouched boreal forest, with healthy populations of trophy Muskellunge, Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and abundant panfish thriving in these nutrient-rich Canadian Shield waters. The lakes feature diverse habitat including lily pad beds, weed beds, rocky shoals, drop-offs, and deep basins that create ideal conditions for year-round fishing success, plus opportunities for boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, and wildlife viewing where bald eagles nest and loons call across morning waters. With public boat launches providing convenient access to the chain and minimal fishing pressure due to the area's remote location, these lakes offer anglers an authentic wilderness experience with world-class catches in one of Wisconsin's most beautiful and unspoiled natural settings
Located adjacent to the tiny unincorporated community of Clam Lake at the intersection of Ashland, Bayfield, and Sawyer Counties, this remote wilderness area sits approximately 30 miles southeast of Ashland and is famous for Wisconsin's reintroduced elk herd, which began with 25 animals in 1995 and has grown to approximately 180 elk roaming the Chequamegon National Forest. Clam Lake is recognized as the premier destination in Wisconsin for elk viewing, with regular sightings of these majestic animals grazing in meadows and crossing forest roads throughout the region. The surrounding area offers world-class outdoor recreation including hundreds of miles of ATV and snowmobile trails with state corridor trails 8 and 25 passing through, the 300-mile CAMBA mountain bike trail system hosting the annual Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival each September, cross-country skiing on the American Birkebeiner trail routes, and access to the nearby massive Chippewa Flowage. Visitors can explore Day Lake Campground with excellent camping facilities, hunt for black bear and ruffed grouse (nearby Park Falls is the Ruffed Grouse Capital of the World), fish blue ribbon trout streams including the Namekagon River just 15 miles west, and enjoy the Clam Lake Junction as a local gathering spot for northwoods hospitality, dining, and fishing stories around the fire
This magnificent handcrafted laser-cut wooden topographical map of the Clam Lake area lakes would create a breathtaking centerpiece in your northwoods lodge, hunting camp, or home, celebrating your connection to this pristine Chequamegon National Forest wilderness region. The artistic design features a natural wood top layer that beautifully showcases the interconnected chain of Upper Clam, Lower Clam, White Bass, Day, and surrounding lakes with their intricate shorelines winding through untouched boreal forest where elk roam freely. The water depths are represented through a captivating gradient flowing from light blue in the shallow vegetated bays to rich deep blue in the deeper basins, while every rocky point, island, bay, prime fishing structure, and connection between the lakes is precisely laser-etched into the multi-layered wood construction. This three-dimensional masterpiece beautifully captures the wild character, exceptional musky fishing heritage, and unique elk habitat of this beloved Wisconsin wilderness destination surrounded by 860,000 acres of pristine national forest
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.