Clear Lake in Burnett County, Wisconsin
Clear Lake in Burnett County, Wisconsin
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Clear Lake in Burnett County, Wisconsin
This lake has 8 Layers or 15 Layers for HD Version
Clear Lake is a charming 114-acre lake located near the village of Siren in Burnett County, Wisconsin, featuring a maximum depth of 55 feet with an average depth of 24 feet and moderately clear water providing good visibility for anglers and swimmers. This productive fishery supports healthy populations of largemouth bass, northern pike, and abundant panfish including bluegill and crappie, making it an excellent multi-species fishing destination. The lake's predominantly sandy bottom composition covering 99 percent of the lake bed creates ideal habitat for game fish and provides comfortable swimming conditions at the public beach access. With a public boat landing providing easy entry for fishing boats, pontoons, kayaks, and canoes, Clear Lake offers a peaceful, less-crowded fishing experience perfect for families and anglers seeking a quiet retreat surrounded by Burnett County's pristine forest landscape where white-tailed deer browse along undeveloped shorelines, bald eagles soar overhead hunting for fish, and common loons call across morning waters with their haunting yodel echoing through the pines
Located just over a mile from the charming village of Siren, the county seat of Burnett County, Clear Lake provides easy access to northwestern Wisconsin's incredible natural attractions and outdoor recreation opportunities. Siren sits at the heart of a region boasting over 500 pristine 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, offering world-class canoeing, kayaking, and tubing through untouched wilderness. Just minutes away, visitors can explore the spectacular 30,000-acre Crex Meadows Wildlife Area near Grantsburg, one of the largest and most diverse wetland complexes in North America featuring rare birds including LeConte's sparrow, yellow rail, golden-winged warblers, and over 270 bird species with up to 150,000 migrating ducks and geese each fall, plus a five-mile auto tour route, observation decks, hiking trails, and exceptional wildlife photography opportunities for sandhill cranes, trumpeter swans, river otters, and white-tailed deer. The area features Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park showcasing reconstructed 1802 fur trading posts from competing companies, Woodland Indian Village, blacksmith shop, one-room schoolhouse, logging museum, and living history demonstrations, the award-winning Burnett Dairy Cooperative founded in 1896 producing world-famous prize-winning cheese with a store featuring wine, deli, and fresh ice cream just five miles from Grantsburg, Clover Meadow Winery offering organic wines as the only certified organic winery in the Midwest with 23 varieties, St. Croix Casino Danbury with 500 slots, table games, dining, entertainment, and hotel accommodations, the scenic 20-mile Gandy Dancer Trail through Siren, Webster, and Danbury for biking in summer and snowmobiling in winter, over 100,000 acres of majestic county and state forests with endless trails, Moose Mulligan's Adventure Mini Golf, local restaurants and shops, and the Lodge at Crooked Lake housing the Burnett County Tourism Information Center providing maps and guides for exploring this water-enthusiast's paradise
This beautifully crafted laser-cut wooden map of Clear Lake would make a wonderful addition to your Burnett County cabin, Siren area home, or fishing retreat, capturing the intimate character and natural beauty of this classic northwestern Wisconsin fishing lake. The handcrafted design features a natural wood top layer that elegantly showcases the lake's compact 114-acre shoreline with protected bays ideal for fishing and the public boat access, surrounded by the pristine forest landscape typical of Burnett County's lake country where Swedish immigrant heritage and Ojibwe cultural traditions blend with modern outdoor recreation. The water depth is illustrated through a graduated light blue to dark blue gradient that captures the impressive depth variations from shallow sandy swimming areas to the remarkable 55-foot maximum, creating a charming three-dimensional representation of this productive fishery with its clear waters and diverse fish populations. Whether commemorating successful catches of trophy largemouth bass and northern pike, peaceful mornings casting for panfish from a canoe, family swimming adventures at the sandy beach, exploring the vast St. Croix Riverway by kayak, or simply celebrating your connection to Burnett County's incredible natural resources and small-town hospitality where over 500 lakes sparkle under the northern Wisconsin sun, this quality piece serves as both attractive wall art and a cherished reminder of memorable moments spent on Clear Lake's tranquil waters surrounded by the pristine beauty of northwestern Wisconsin's 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.