Flaming Gorge Reservoir in Sweetwater County, WY and Daggett County, Utah
Flaming Gorge Reservoir in Sweetwater County, WY and Daggett County, Utah
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Flaming Gorge Reservoir in Sweetwater County, WY and Daggett County, Utah
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Flaming Gorge Reservoir is a 42,020-acre reservoir on the Green River stretching 91 miles from northeastern Utah into southwestern Wyoming, created by the 502-foot-high Flaming Gorge Dam constructed by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation between 1958 and 1964 as part of the Colorado River Storage Project. Named by explorer John Wesley Powell in 1869 after viewing the sun reflecting off the brilliant red canyon walls during his historic expedition down the Green and Colorado Rivers, this dramatic reservoir features 375 miles of serpentine shoreline winding through diverse landscapes ranging from colorful narrow canyons surrounded by ponderosa pine and juniper forests in Utah to wide expanses bordered by high sagebrush deserts and stark badlands in Wyoming. The reservoir reaches an impressive maximum depth of 436 feet with waters maintained at an elevation of approximately 6,040 feet above sea level, creating a stunning contrast between deep blue water and towering red rock cliffs that rise 1,400 feet above the lake at Red Canyon Overlook. The dam serves critical functions including flood control, hydroelectric power generation producing 500 million kilowatt-hours annually to serve about 50,000 households across seven western states, water storage for irrigation and municipal use, and habitat preservation for diverse wildlife including deer, elk, bighorn sheep, pronghorn antelope, golden eagles, and one of the largest wintering concentrations of bald eagles in the nation. President John F. Kennedy attended the dam's partial dedication in 1963, with First Lady Lady Bird Johnson completing the official dedication ceremony in August 1964, launching an era of recreation and tourism that now attracts over two million visitors annually to the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area established by Congress in October 1968
Flaming Gorge Reservoir has earned international recognition as one of the premier trophy trout fisheries in North America, producing state and world record catches of lake trout exceeding 50 pounds, German brown trout, and rainbow trout in the reservoir's cool, clear waters that average 60 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit during summer months. The reservoir supports exceptional populations of Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Kokanee Salmon, Smallmouth Bass, and Burbot, while the Green River below Flaming Gorge Dam has been designated a Blue Ribbon Trout Fishery where anglers pursue trophy-sized rainbow, cutthroat, and brown trout in the crystal-clear, cold tailwater flowing through spectacular canyon scenery. The Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, encompassing over 207,000 acres managed by the Ashley National Forest, offers extensive recreational facilities including three full-service marinas at Cedar Springs, Lucerne Valley, and Buckboard with boat rentals, fuel docks, and supplies, over 600 developed camping and picnic sites in more than twenty campgrounds ranging from primitive walk-in sites to full-hookup RV facilities, multiple public boat ramps providing access throughout the reservoir, and numerous boat-in camping sites accessible only by watercraft for those seeking more remote experiences. Beyond water activities, visitors can explore over 100 miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails including the scenic five-mile Canyon Rim Trail accessible from multiple trailheads, drive the spectacular Sheep Creek Canyon Geological Loop showcasing 600 million years of geological history through colorful rock formations and fossils, visit the Red Canyon Visitor Center and Overlook perched 1,400 feet above the turquoise waters with breathtaking panoramic views, tour the Flaming Gorge Dam Visitor Center year-round with free guided tours of the powerplant and dam interior, and experience world-class scuba diving in depths reaching over 130 feet. The charming gateway communities of Manila in Utah and Dutch John near the dam provide lodging, dining, supplies, and small-town hospitality, while the scenic Flaming Gorge-Uintas Scenic Byway connects to Vernal, Utah approximately 40 miles south and Green River, Wyoming just 10 miles north, offering access to additional attractions including Dinosaur National Monument, the High Uintas Wilderness Area with Utah's highest peak Kings Peak at 13,528 feet, and Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge along the Green River corridor
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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.