Kelly-Dudley Lake in Rice County, Minnesota
Kelly-Dudley Lake in Rice County, Minnesota
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Kelly-Dudley Lake in Rice County, Minnesota
This lake has 8 Layers or 15 Layers for HD Version
Kelly-Dudley Lake is the beloved local name for the connected pair of Kelly Lake and Dudley Lake near Shieldsville in Rice County, Minnesota, covering a combined 192 acres of some of the deepest and clearest water in the county. Kelly Lake reaches 50 feet at its deepest point while Dudley Lake plunges to 60 feet, and both lakes earned top marks in the MN DNR's lake health assessment — Kelly ranking highest of any lake in Rice County and Dudley tying for second. Together the two lakes support a richly diverse fishery of Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Longnose Gar, White Bass, and Pumpkinseed, with abundant wild rice beds providing critical waterfowl habitat along their connected shorelines.
Located near Shieldsville in eastern Rice County between Faribault and Lonsdale, Kelly-Dudley Lake sits in the rolling farmland and woodlands of the Cannon River watershed. The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council has recognized the lake's exceptional ecological value, acquiring 240 acres of forested riparian land between Kelly-Dudley and neighboring French Lake to protect its undisturbed shoreline for future generations. The city of Faribault, with its historic woolen mills, trails, and the Alexander Faribault House, is just a short drive to the southwest.
A laser-cut wooden map of Kelly-Dudley Lake makes a deeply personal and meaningful piece of wall art for any Rice County lake home, cabin, or southern Minnesota retreat. The natural wood top layer traces the connected shorelines of both Kelly and Dudley Lakes in beautiful detail, while the light-to-dark blue gradient layers capture the impressive depths and pristine, top-rated water quality that make this pair of lakes the pride of Rice County. A handcrafted gift perfectly suited for Kelly-Dudley Lake homeowners, Shieldsville-area locals, and anyone who treasures this exceptional corner of southern Minnesota.
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.