{"product_id":"nantahala-lake-in-macon-county-north-carolina","title":"Nantahala Lake in Macon County, North Carolina","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNantahala Lake in Macon County, North Carolina\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis lake has 8 Layers or 15 Layers for HD Version\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNantahala Lake is a 1,605-acre reservoir sitting at 3,012 feet elevation deep within the Nantahala National Forest in Macon County, North Carolina, created in 1942 by Nantahala Power and Light to generate electricity and reaching a maximum depth of 100 feet across 30 miles of steeply-plunging, mountain-rimmed shoreline. Its name comes from the Cherokee word meaning \"Land of the Noonday Sun,\" a nod to the deep gorges and thick forest canopy surrounding it that allow only midday light to penetrate. Duke Energy maintains and regulates the lake today, and its crystal-clear, oligotrophic waters hold Rainbow and Brown Trout, Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Channel Catfish, Crappie, and Sunfish across a stunning high-elevation mountain fishery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated near the small communities of Topton, Andrews, and Franklin in far western North Carolina, Nantahala Lake sits at the headwaters of the Nantahala River, whose water is released from the dam to create the legendary whitewater rapids of the Nantahala Gorge below. The surrounding Nantahala National Forest offers exceptional hiking, paddling, and wildlife viewing, with the Appalachian Trail crossing just miles from the lake and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Fontana Lake, and the outdoor hub of Bryson City all within easy reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA laser-cut wooden map of Nantahala Lake makes a breathtaking and truly distinctive piece of wall art for any western North Carolina cabin, mountain retreat, or Appalachian outdoor enthusiast's home. The natural wood top layer traces every dramatic cove and mountain-rimmed contour of this high-elevation reservoir's 30 miles of shoreline in stunning detail, while the light-to-dark blue gradient layers capture the lake's striking 100-foot depth and the crystal-clear, cold-water character that defines one of the most beautiful lakes in the Southern Appalachians. A handcrafted gift perfectly suited for Nantahala Lake homeowners, Smoky Mountain visitors, and anyone who treasures this wild and storied corner of North Carolina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall: 8\"x12\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium: 12\"x18\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge: 16\"x24\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtra Large: 20\"x30\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXX Large: 24\"x36\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGigantic 30\"x45\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHD Extra Large: 20\"x30\" - 15 Layers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHD XX Large: 24\"x36\" - 15 Layers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHD Gigantic 30\"x45\" - 15 Layers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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. 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