• A highly detailed, laser-cut, and multi-layered wooden map of Lake Oahe spanning South Dakota and North Dakota. The map illustrates the reservoir's impressive 231-mile length along the Missouri River, with depth contours showing the 205-foot maximum depth, and the intricate 2,250 miles of meandering shoreline across 14 counties.
  • Handcrafted 3D wood map of Lake Oahe in South Dakota, ideal for lake enthusiasts.
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  • oak Cribbage board with Lake Minnetonka 3d carved into it and then filled in with blue epoxy.
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  • Closeup of a 3D lake map showcasing individual layers with a light blue to dark blue gradient for water depths and a light natural birch land layer.
  • Closeup of the 3D lake map frame color options, featuring Black, Cherry, Walnut, and Maple finishes.
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Lake Oahe in North and South Dakota

Lake Oahe in North and South Dakota

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Lake Oahe in North and South Dakota

This map has 8 layers

Lake Oahe is a massive man-made reservoir stretching 231 miles along the Missouri River from Pierre, South Dakota, northward to Bismarck, North Dakota, making it the fourth-largest reservoir in the United States by volume. Created by the Oahe Dam, which was completed in 1962, the lake spans an impressive 370,000 acres with an extraordinary 2,250 miles of shoreline—more than the entire California Pacific coast. The reservoir borders 14 counties across two states, including Burleigh, Emmons, Morton, and Sioux Counties in North Dakota, and Campbell, Corson, Dewey, Haakon, Hughes, Potter, Stanley, Sully, and Walworth Counties in South Dakota. With a maximum depth of 205 feet, Lake Oahe is the deepest lake in either Dakota state. Named after the Oahe Indian Mission established among the Lakota Sioux in 1874, the lake serves multiple critical functions including flood control, hydroelectric power generation, irrigation, navigation, and recreation

Lake Oahe attracts approximately 1.5 million visitors annually to its 51 recreation areas that surround the reservoir. The lake is renowned as one of North America's premier Walleye fishing destinations, with anglers traveling hundreds or thousands of miles to pursue trophy fish. In addition to Walleye, the reservoir supports excellent populations of Northern Pike, Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, and Silver Bass. Popular fishing locations include Mobridge, the Cheyenne River area, and numerous bays and points along the expansive shoreline. The lake offers year-round recreational opportunities, from boating, water skiing, and swimming in summer to ice fishing in winter when the lake freezes over. Major access points and communities along the lake include Pierre, Mobridge, Gettysburg, and Fort Yates, with the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation and Standing Rock Sioux Reservation occupying much of the western shoreline. Visitors can explore historical sites including two possible burial sites of Sitting Bull, camp at numerous developed recreation areas, and enjoy bird watching with opportunities to see bald eagles roosting near the dam during winter months

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.

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