Sakakawea
Sakakawea
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Lake Sakakawea in North Dakota
This map has 8 layers
Lake Sakakawea is a massive man-made reservoir stretching 178 miles through central and western North Dakota, created in 1953 by the construction of Garrison Dam on the Missouri River. As the largest reservoir located entirely within North Dakota, it ranks as the second-largest man-made lake in the United States by surface area and third-largest by volume. The lake boasts an extraordinary 1,320 miles of shoreline—more than the entire California Pacific coast—spanning across six counties: Dunn, McKenzie, McLean, Mercer, Mountrail, and Williams. With an average width of 2-3 miles and reaching up to 14 miles at Van Hook Arm, the lake covers approximately 368,000 acres, though water levels have varied from 128,000 to 382,000 acres throughout its history. The reservoir features an average depth of 42 feet with a maximum depth of 180 feet, making it North Dakota's deepest lake and marking the maximum southwest extent of glaciation during the ice age.
Named in honor of Sacagawea, the Shoshone-Hidatsa woman who guided the Lewis and Clark Expedition, Lake Sakakawea has become North Dakota's premier destination for outdoor recreation. The lake is renowned for exceptional fishing opportunities, hosting over 50 fish species including trophy Walleye, Northern Pike, Chinook Salmon, and Smallmouth Bass. Anglers have set multiple state records here, including a 37-pound Northern Pike caught in 1968. The reservoir is surrounded by 35 recreation areas, including Lake Sakakawea State Park near Pick City, Fort Stevenson State Park, and Lewis and Clark State Park near Williston. These parks offer full-service marinas, boat ramps, swimming beaches, camping facilities, and hiking trails, including the western terminus of the 4,800-mile North Country National Scenic Trail. Located approximately 50 miles from the state capital of Bismarck, the lake provides convenient access to nearby communities such as New Town, Garrison, and Williston, making it an ideal destination for boating, sailing, windsurfing, ice fishing, and year-round outdoor adventures in North Dakota's scenic badlands.
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."
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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.