{"product_id":"long-lost-clearwater","title":"Long Lost (Clearwater)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLong Lost Lake in Clearwater County, Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis lake has 8 Layers or 15 Layers for HD Version\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong Lost Lake is a 501-acre natural groundwater seepage lake with no inlets or outlets located approximately 23 miles northwest of Park Rapids in scenic northern Clearwater County, featuring a unique and irregular shape with numerous bays and points. The lake reaches a maximum depth of 63 feet with an average depth of 13 feet and is classified as oligotrophic, characterized by exceptional water clarity throughout the summer season and pristine water quality that supports sustainable coldwater and warmwater fisheries. Since the early 1990s, the lake experienced dramatic water level fluctuations typical of closed-basin seepage lakes, rising approximately twelve feet and increasing its size by roughly 100 acres, which flooded numerous cabins and created extensive areas of standing dead timber now submerged and providing excellent fish habitat. Long Lost Lake features 15 miles of shoreline with diverse bottom composition including sand, gravel, and muck, supporting abundant aquatic vegetation in shallow areas that creates premier habitat for diverse fish populations including walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, pumpkinseed, black bullhead, and brown bullhead. The lake earned recognition in 2017 with a Fish-based Index of Biological Integrity score indicating excellent ecosystem health, with nearshore surveys capturing ten native fish species including the pollution-intolerant Mimic Shiner, demonstrating the lake's pristine environmental conditions and making it an exceptional destination for anglers seeking trophy bass, quality panfish, and consistent walleye action accessible from a public boat launch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong Lost Lake sits in the heart of northern Minnesota's legendary lake country within Clearwater County, home to Minnesota's most treasured natural landmark, Itasca State Park, established in 1891 as Minnesota's first state park and second oldest in the United States. Located just 25 miles from the charming town of Bagley and adjacent to the massive 32,690-acre Itasca State Park, visitors can walk across the mighty Mississippi River at its headwaters in Lake Itasca where it begins its 2,552-mile journey to the Gulf of Mexico, explore over 100 pristine lakes throughout the park, hike 49 miles of scenic trails including sections of the legendary 4,600-mile North Country National Scenic Trail stretching from New York to North Dakota, bike the 16-mile paved Wilderness Drive past towering virgin red and white pines over 200 years old, and climb the historic Aiton Heights Fire Tower for breathtaking panoramic views across the knob and kettle glacial terrain left behind 10,000 years ago. The region offers exceptional outdoor recreation including camping in rustic log cabins and modern campsites constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps between 1933 and 1941, winter cross-country skiing on 30 miles of groomed trails, snowmobiling on hundreds of miles of maintained pathways, fishing on over 157 park lakes, and learning about the region's rich natural and cultural history at the Mary Gibbs Mississippi Headwaters Center and Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center. Nearby Bagley features beautiful Lake Lomond with a 30-acre city park and campground offering swimming beaches, RV sites, and recreational facilities, while the surrounding Clearwater County provides access to countless additional lakes, dense pine forests, opportunities for wildlife viewing including white-tailed deer, black bear, bald eagles, loons, and occasionally moose, making this destination ideal for families seeking authentic northern Minnesota wilderness experiences combined with world-class fishing and the convenience of historic attractions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning laser-cut wooden lake map of Long Lost Lake would make an extraordinary focal point for your northern Minnesota cabin, lake home, or any space celebrating your connection to Clearwater County's pristine waters and the legendary Mississippi headwaters region. The intricate multi-layered design beautifully captures the lake's distinctive irregular shape with numerous bays and points, the varying depth contours descending from shallow vegetated flats to the impressive 63-foot maximum depth, and the 15 miles of scenic shoreline dotted with standing timber that creates such exceptional fish habitat and unique character. With its natural wood top layer and gradient blue water layers transitioning from light to dark blue representing the crystal-clear oligotrophic waters, this handcrafted piece creates sophisticated rustic elegance that perfectly complements traditional Northwoods cabin decor, contemporary lake house interiors, or classic Minnesota lodge aesthetics. Whether you're celebrating memorable fishing trips landing trophy smallmouth bass and walleye, peaceful summer days exploring the lake's hidden bays by kayak, the dramatic water level changes that reshaped this dynamic landscape, or simply the tranquil beauty of this pristine northern gem surrounded by ancient pine forests, this personalized wooden map becomes a treasured conversation piece and makes an exceptional gift for anglers, lake enthusiasts, property owners, or anyone who cherishes their memories of Long Lost Lake and the timeless wilderness character of Minnesota's magnificent Itasca State Park region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall: 8\"x12\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium: 12\"x18\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge: 16\"x24\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtra Large: 20\"x30\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXX Large: 24\"x36\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGigantic 30\"x45\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHD Extra Large: 20\"x30\" - 15 Layers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHD XX Large: 24\"x36\" - 15 Layers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHD Gigantic 30\"x45\" - 15 Layers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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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