Big Lake in Carlton County, Minnesota
This lake has 8 Layers or 15 Layers for HD Version
Big Lake is a 526-acre lake in Perch Lake Township, Carlton County, Minnesota, located near the community of Sawyer about 10 miles west of Cloquet, reaching a maximum depth of 25 feet across 8 miles of diverse shoreline. With 84% of its surface area within the shallow littoral zone, the lake is ideally suited to its primary management species of Largemouth Bass and Bluegill, both of which have consistently robust populations in DNR surveys, with over a third of adult bass exceeding the preferred 15-inch size. The lake also holds Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch, with shoreline habitats ranging from open gravel and rock shoals to areas of heavy vegetation and sharp drop-offs.
Situated in Carlton County just south of the St. Louis River corridor and the city of Cloquet, Big Lake anchors the small unincorporated community that shares its name along County Road 112. The surrounding Carlton County landscape of mixed boreal and hardwood forests offers a quieter, more rural lake experience close to the amenities of Cloquet and Duluth, with the Jay Cooke State Park and the Fond du Lac State Forest nearby.
A laser-cut wooden map of Big Lake makes a personal and fitting piece of wall art for any Carlton County lake home, Sawyer-area cabin, or northern Minnesota retreat. The natural wood top layer traces every curve of this expansive lake's 8 miles of varied shoreline in fine detail, while the light-to-dark blue gradient layers capture its broad, shallow, fish-rich character. A handcrafted gift perfectly suited for Big Lake homeowners, Carlton County anglers, and anyone who treasures this beloved corner of northeastern Minnesota lake country.
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.
