{"product_id":"willoughby-orleans","title":"Lake Willoughby in Orleans County, Vermont","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLake Willoughby in Orleans County, Vermont\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis lake has 8 Layers or 15 Layers for HD Version\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLake Willoughby is Vermont's deepest and most dramatic lake at 1,653 acres, featuring crystal-clear water plunging to an astounding maximum depth of 328 feet with an average depth substantial enough to keep the surface from freezing until later than other Northeast Kingdom lakes. Carved by glaciers over 12,000 years ago, this five-mile-long glacial lake resembles a Norwegian fjord and is known as the \"Lucerne of America\" due to its similarity to Switzerland's Lake Lucerne, with sheer cliffs of Mount Pisgah (2,751 feet) on the east and Mount Hor (2,648 feet) on the west rising dramatically from the water to create the iconic Willoughby Gap that takes visitors' breath away. Designated as a National Natural Landmark, the lake supports exceptional fishing for Rainbow Trout (both wild and stocked including migratory steelhead from Lake Memphremagog), Lake Trout, Landlocked Atlantic Salmon (mainly stocked), Brown Trout that once produced the world record for largest trout caught through ice at 39 pounds, Rainbow Smelt, Burbot, Yellow Perch, Round Whitefish (native species of extremely limited distribution in Vermont), and various other species thriving in the cold, oligotrophic waters. With two public beaches including a quarter-mile beach on the north shore and South Bay beach, plus a public boat launch on Route 5A, the lake is perfect for boating, swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, scuba diving in Vermont's clearest waters, cliff diving at Devil's Rock, and fishing year-round, while the sheer cliffs provide nesting habitat for rare peregrine falcons and over 100 recorded bird species including loons, herons, and warblers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLocated in the charming town of Westmore in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom just 30 minutes from the Canadian border, Lake Willoughby sits within the 7,600-acre Willoughby State Forest which includes the dramatic peaks flanking the lake plus Bald Mountain (the highest at 3,315 feet) and Bartlett Mountain with over 12 miles of hiking trails. Named by former Vermont Governor George Aiken in 1949 for its \"pastoral setting and natural beauty,\" the Northeast Kingdom remains Vermont's most authentic and undiscovered destination comprising Orleans, Caledonia, and Essex counties. Visitors can hike Mount Pisgah's three trail routes or Mount Hor's old CCC roads for dizzying panoramic views of the lake below, explore Sentinel Rock State Park's 356 acres with sweeping overlooks, cross-country ski 12 kilometers of groomed Nordic terrain around Bartlett Mountain, and discover natural waterslides along the eastern shore flowing into the lake. The Willoughby Lake Store serves as the area's hub offering everything from bait to Vermont craft beer, made-to-order food, and local products, while the WilloughVale Inn \u0026amp; Cottages provides the only lakefront lodging where poet Robert Frost once camped. Nearby attractions include the world-renowned Kingdom Trails mountain bike network in East Burke just 20 minutes away (consistently ranked among the world's best with over 100 miles of trails), Burke Mountain Resort for skiing and hiking, the quirky Museum of Everyday Life in Glover celebrating household items, Bread and Puppet Theater (one of America's oldest nonprofit political theater companies), the Great Vermont Corn Maze, Jay Peak Resort, and charming towns including Barton with Crystal Lake, St. Johnsbury featuring the Fairbanks Museum \u0026amp; Planetarium and St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, plus countless opportunities for fall foliage viewing, snowmobiling on VAST trails, and experiencing Vermont's most pristine wilderness where moose roam and loons call across the water\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis magnificent handcrafted laser-cut wooden topographical map of Lake Willoughby would create a breathtaking focal point in your Northeast Kingdom cottage, Vermont home, or office, celebrating your connection to Vermont's most spectacular and photographed lake dating back over 12,000 years. The artistic design features a natural wood top layer that beautifully showcases the lake's dramatic five-mile length nestled between the fjord-like cliffs of Mount Pisgah and Mount Hor creating the iconic Willoughby Gap, while the water depths are represented through a stunning gradient flowing from light blue in the shallower areas to rich deep blue at the astounding 328-foot maximum depth, making it Vermont's deepest lake and one of the deepest in the entire northeastern United States. Every contour of the sheer mountain cliffs, Devil's Rock diving spot, the two public beaches, boat launch, Willoughby River outlet flowing north to the Barton River and eventually the St. Lawrence River, Mill Creek inlet, and the distinctive shape carved by ancient glaciers is precisely laser-etched into the multi-layered wood construction, creating a stunning three-dimensional masterpiece that captures the awe-inspiring beauty and world-record fish heritage of this beloved National Natural Landmark known as the crown jewel of Vermont's Northeast Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall: 8\"x12\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMedium: 12\"x18\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge: 16\"x24\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtra Large: 20\"x30\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eXX Large: 24\"x36\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGigantic 30\"x45\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHD Extra Large: 20\"x30\" - 15 Layers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHD XX Large: 24\"x36\" - 15 Layers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHD Gigantic 30\"x45\" - 15 Layers\u003c\/p\u003e\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. The HD Maps are limited to Extra Large, \" XX Large, and Gigantic sizes only. 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