Potter Flowage in Jackson County, Wisconsin
Potter Flowage in Jackson County, Wisconsin
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Potter Flowage in Jackson County, Wisconsin
This lake has 8 Layers or 15 Layers for HD Version
Potter Flowage is a scenic 255-acre impoundment located in Jackson County featuring a maximum depth of 24 feet with an average depth of 7 feet, approximately five miles of irregular shoreline with numerous bays and points, and dark, tannin-stained water characteristic of northern Wisconsin flowages. Created where McKenna Creek and Morrison Creek converge and are impounded, the flowage has a distinctive T-shape with scenic pine-lined corridors creating intimate paddling channels reminiscent of Mirror Lake State Park, extensive lily pad beds throughout the main body, and many small side bays perfect for exploring by kayak or canoe. The bottom composition is 60 percent muck and 40 percent sand with numerous submerged stumps that require careful navigation. This productive fishery supports exceptional Largemouth Bass fishing with anglers regularly catching fish over four pounds and trophy bass up to six pounds documented, along with healthy populations of Muskellunge (Wisconsin's premiere game fish), Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, and various panfish species. With public boat launches at Larb Lane on the southwest corner and at Merlin Lambert County Park on the eastern shore, the flowage is ideal for fishing, canoeing, kayaking, small boat recreation, wildlife viewing including owls and abundant insects, and year-round ice fishing, though motorboats should navigate slowly due to the numerous stumps and logs
Located approximately 16 miles east of Black River Falls near the tiny community of Lapham Junction in Jackson County, Potter Flowage sits within the 68,000-acre Black River State Forest providing exceptional outdoor recreation with over 500 miles of ATV and UTV trails, cross-country ski trails rated among Wisconsin's best with beautiful pine forests, mountain biking, horseback riding, and hiking through pristine wilderness. Merlin Lambert County Park offers 30 first-come, first-served campsites including unique shore-side locations perfect for paddlers, with registration via self-service stations, outhouses, and minimal crowds making it an under-utilized gem where visitors can enjoy their choice of campsites. Black River Falls, the Jackson County seat and administrative center of the Ho-Chunk Nation, features Ho-Chunk Gaming Black River Falls casino with over 600 slots, table games, bingo, dining, and hotel accommodations, Sand Creek Brewery offering craft beer tastings, The Merchant General Store specializing in old-fashioned candy and Mid-Century Modern memorabilia, and unique attractions including Wazee Lake (Wisconsin's deepest lake at 350 feet) offering the Midwest's finest scuba diving in a reclaimed taconite mine. The area provides exceptional fishing on Lake Arbutus (839 acres), the scenic Foundation Trail for biking and hiking, Jackson County Historical Museum, annual Karner Blue Butterfly Festival celebrating the endangered species each July, and year-round recreation including snowmobiling, ice fishing, sledding, and access to the beautiful Black River for canoeing with 21 scenic miles between Irving and North Bend featuring sandy beaches and overnight camping on sandbars
This beautifully handcrafted laser-cut wooden topographical map of Potter Flowage would make a charming addition to your Black River area cabin, hunting camp, or home, celebrating your connection to this scenic impoundment within the Black River State Forest. The artistic design features a natural wood top layer that perfectly frames the flowage's distinctive T-shape with McKenna Creek and Morrison Creek inlets, approximately five miles of irregular shoreline with numerous bays and pine-lined corridors, and extensive lily pad beds throughout the main body. The water depths are represented through a gentle gradient flowing from light blue in the shallow 7-foot average areas to deeper blue at the 24-foot maximum depth near the dam, while every hidden bay, submerged stump field, the Larb Lane and Merlin Lambert boat launches, and distinctive features are precisely laser-etched into the multi-layered wood construction. This three-dimensional piece of wall art beautifully captures the intimate paddling character and exceptional largemouth bass fishing heritage of this beloved Jackson County flowage surrounded by 68,000 acres of pristine state forest
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.