• A carefully detailed laser-cut wooden topographic map of Lake Mitchell in Davison County, South Dakota, depicting the 702-acre man-made reservoir within Mitchell city limits, 10 miles of shoreline surrounded by 29 lakeside parks and access areas, depth contours showing the 27-foot maximum depth, and Firesteel Creek feeding from the west.
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Mitchell (Davison)

Mitchell (Davison)

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Lake Mitchell in Davison County, South Dakota

This map has 8 layers

Lake Mitchell is a 702-acre man-made reservoir located just minutes from downtown Mitchell in Davison County, South Dakota, within the city limits of the state's Corn Palace City. The lake stretches across 693 acres of surface water with 10 miles of shoreline and reaches a maximum depth of approximately 27 feet, making it one of the most significant recreational lakes in central and eastern South Dakota. Originally constructed around 1928 by impounding Firesteel Creek, Lake Mitchell served for decades as the primary drinking water supply and reservoir for the City of Mitchell and surrounding area, providing essential water resources to the growing prairie community. In modern times, the city built a Missouri River pipeline to serve as its main water source, transforming Lake Mitchell's role to primarily a recreational destination while maintaining its backup water-supply capacity. The lake is surrounded by 29 lakeside parks and access areas managed by the Mitchell Parks and Recreation Department, along with extensive wooded trails perfect for hiking and biking. Lake Mitchell is fed by Firesteel Creek from the west and sits within a watershed that has been the focus of significant conservation efforts, including the Firesteel/Lake Mitchell Watershed Project designed to reduce nutrient loads and improve water quality through Best Management Practices implemented throughout the drainage area.

Lake Mitchell provides excellent multi-species fishing opportunities and is particularly popular for channel catfish, bluegill, black crappie, walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, white crappie, yellow bullhead, and saugeye, drawing anglers year-round to its accessible shores and open waters. The lake offers comprehensive recreational facilities including sandy swimming beaches, multiple boat ramps with ample trailer parking, picnic areas and pavilions, volleyball courts, large playgrounds, camping facilities at Lake Mitchell Campground, and wheelchair-accessible fishing piers and docks for shore anglers. Like many prairie lakes, Lake Mitchell has historically been prone to algae outbreaks during hot, dry spells caused by nutrient loading, though recent years of increased rainfall and dedicated watershed management efforts have significantly reduced these occurrences. The city and local advocacy groups including Friends of the Firesteel have worked tirelessly to protect and restore the lake's health, implementing riparian buffer zones along shorelines, sediment-catching ponds and wetlands, and educational outreach programs to reduce phosphorus-laden runoff from both upstream agricultural areas and urban sources surrounding the lake. A major lake restoration project is underway with plans to mechanically dredge phosphorus-laden sediment and install additional wetlands, with completion expected by late 2027 or 2028, ensuring Lake Mitchell remains a clean, healthy, and safe recreational resource for future generations. Located adjacent to Mitchell's famous Corn Palace and numerous community amenities, Lake Mitchell draws both residents and visitors who enjoy its family-friendly atmosphere, peaceful wooded setting, abundant wildlife viewing opportunities, and the simple pleasures of cooling off on a hot South Dakota summer day just a mile and a half from one of the state's most unique attractions.

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.

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