• A meticulously crafted, multi-layered laser-cut wooden topographic map of Tims Ford Lake in Franklin and Moore Counties, Tennessee. The detailed design illustrates the reservoir's 34-mile length along the winding Elk River channel, 250 miles of intricate shoreline with numerous coves and embayments, depth contours revealing the 150-foot maximum depth near the dam, and the six distinctive islands scattered throughout the lake.
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  • oak Cribbage board with Lake Minnetonka 3d carved into it and then filled in with blue epoxy.
  • Closeup of the 3D lake map frame color options, featuring Black, Cherry, Walnut, and Maple finishes.
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Tims Ford Lake in Franklin and Moore Counties, Tennessee

Tims Ford Lake in Franklin and Moore Counties, Tennessee

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Tims Ford Lake in Franklin and Moore Counties, Tennessee

This lake has 8 Layers or 15 Layers for HD Version

Tims Ford Lake is a 10,700-acre reservoir in south central Tennessee, spanning Franklin and Moore Counties in the picturesque foothills of the Cumberland Plateau. Created by the Tennessee Valley Authority between 1966 and 1970 through the damming of the Elk River, the reservoir stretches 34 miles upstream and features approximately 250 miles of pristine shoreline, making it one of the most scenic and cleanest lakes in the mid-south. Named after Abner Mansfield Tims, an early Franklin County settler who owned land near a historic ford crossing the Elk River used until 1885, the lake reaches a maximum depth of 150 feet near the 175-foot-high, 1,580-foot-long Tims Ford Dam. The reservoir maintains a summer pool elevation of 888 feet above sea level and varies about 15 feet annually to accommodate winter drawdown for flood control. The lake features six accessible islands for camping and exploration including Leatherwood Island, Big Island, Little Island, Maple Bend Island, Goose Island, and Devils Step, which were once hilltops before the valley was flooded. Surrounded by five cities including Winchester (the Franklin County seat), Decherd, Estill Springs, Tullahoma, and Lynchburg, Tims Ford Lake is approximately 100 miles from both Nashville and Chattanooga, making it an ideal weekend destination for residents of Tennessee's major metropolitan areas

Designated as a Bill Dance Signature Lake, Tims Ford Lake is considered one of the premier bass fishing and recreational lakes in the Southeast, particularly renowned for its exceptional smallmouth bass fishery, widely regarded as the best reservoir smallmouth bass fishing in middle Tennessee. Bass fishing accounts for 75 percent of targeted angling effort, with the lake supporting robust populations of largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, along with annually stocked striped bass, hybrid striped bass, walleye, and black and white crappie, plus catfish and bluegill. The lake hosts numerous local and professional fishing tournaments throughout the year, including the Tennessee Bass Nation competitions and the Tims Ford Bass Club's annual Spring Classic held the first Saturday in April. The 3,546-acre Tims Ford State Park, opened in 1978, serves as the recreational centerpiece of the lake, offering 20 fully equipped cabins with fireplaces and lakefront views, two developed campgrounds with 168 RV and tent sites, primitive camping on the six lake islands, 11 hiking trails, two pavilions, and the Lake View Marina providing pontoon boat, kayak, and canoe rentals along with a snack bar and bait shop. The crown jewel of the park is The Bear Trace at Tims Ford, an award-winning Jack Nicklaus-designed 18-hole championship golf course that opened in 1999 as part of the Tennessee Golf Trail, featuring 6,764 yards of play with the reservoir visible from most holes and coming into play on several, creating an excellent balance of challenge and scenic beauty. Visitors can also explore nearby attractions including the famous Jack Daniel's Distillery in Lynchburg, historic downtown Winchester with its charming boutiques and restaurants, and enjoy diverse wildlife viewing including bald eagles, deer, and various waterfowl species that thrive in the 10,000 acres devoted to wildlife management surrounding the lake

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.

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