Crescent Lake in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Crescent Lake in Carroll County, New Hampshire
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Crescent Lake in Carroll County, New Hampshire
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Crescent Lake is a 148-acre oligotrophic lake in Wolfeboro, Carroll County, New Hampshire, formerly known as "Crooked Pond" and named for its distinctive crescent moon shape, featuring a maximum depth of 21 feet with an average depth of 10 feet and approximately 1.5 miles of shoreline. The lake serves as a critical waterway link in the region's interconnected lake system, receiving water from the 3,097-acre Lake Wentworth via the short Smith River and flowing out over a town-managed dam into Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire's largest lake, creating a unique three-lake boating experience accessible from a single public launch at Mast Landing off Route 28. This clear, pristine water body classified as oligotrophic (the highest water quality rating) supports excellent fishing for Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, and various panfish species, while the lake's high flushing rate of 31 times per year keeps water quality exceptional despite its shoreline development. The historic Edwin V. Moody ice house once operated on the shores of nearby Goodwin's Basin, where cut ice was harvested and stored for New England households from 1895 to 1965, and the Cotton Valley Rail Trail runs along a stretch of the Smith River as it flows toward the lake, adding to the area's rich heritage
Located in the heart of Wolfeboro, proudly known as America's Oldest Summer Resort Town dating back to 1769 when colonial Governor John Wentworth established the first summer country estate in Northern New England, Crescent Lake sits on the eastern shore of Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire's beloved Lakes Region. The Crescent Lake Inn & Suites sits directly on the lake's shores offering waterfront accommodations with kayak and canoe rentals, while the scenic 12-mile Cotton Valley Rail Trail provides exceptional hiking and biking along the former Wolfeboro Railroad corridor connecting to nearby towns. Wolfeboro's charming downtown features the New Hampshire Boat Museum showcasing vintage mahogany and antique boats, the Wright Museum of WWII History honoring the contributions of Americans during the war, the Libby Museum of Natural History founded over 100 years ago, and the iconic Wolfeboro Trolley Company offering narrated 45-minute tours of historic landmarks. Visitors can board the M/S Mount Washington for scenic cruises on Lake Winnipesaukee, explore the 50-acre Wentworth State Park with swimming and fishing, enjoy weekly farmers markets and free gazebo concerts at Cate Park, and take advantage of year-round recreation including Abenaki Ski Area (the oldest small ski area in America with trails cut in 1936), golf at Kingswood Golf Club, and the area's four public beaches along Lake Winnipesaukee's stunning shoreline
This elegant handcrafted laser-cut wooden topographical map of Crescent Lake would make a stunning addition to your Wolfeboro lake cottage, vacation home, or office, celebrating your connection to this historic waterway at the heart of America's Oldest Summer Resort Town. The artistic design features a natural wood top layer that beautifully frames the lake's distinctive crescent moon shape and 1.5 miles of shoreline, while the water depths are represented through a gentle gradient flowing from light blue in the shallow 10-foot average areas to deeper blue at the 21-foot maximum depth. Every contour, the Smith River inlet from Lake Wentworth, the dam outlet to Lake Winnipesaukee, Goodwin's Basin, and the Cotton Valley Rail Trail shoreline is precisely laser-etched into the multi-layered wood construction, creating a refined three-dimensional piece of wall art that beautifully captures the historic charm and unique three-lake connection of this beloved New Hampshire waterway dating back to colonial times
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.