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Maps & Publications
The USDA Forest Service provides several types of publications and maps to the public. The material is available in many forms: brochures, maps, Recreational Opportunity Guides (ROGs), on such subjects as recreation, sightseeing, wilderness, travel management, and vegetation.
Forest Maps
The Forest Service publishes a variety of map products to help you plan your next adventure or enjoy your next visit!
For example:
- You can purchase National Forest Visitor Maps through the U.S. Geological Survey Store.
- Several types of mobile compatible maps are available from Avenza Maps.
- US Geological Survey website offers USGS Topographic Maps and a wide variety of maps on-line and for purchase.
In general, forest visitor and other kinds of maps may also be purchased at most Forest Service Unit offices.
Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUMs)
The following link leads to the Pacific Southwest Region (R5) Motor Vehicle Use Map finder to download MVUMS for the Lake Tahoe Basin. Maps are available in geospatial PDF format or as downloads from the Avenza Map Store.
Forest Publications
Our publications fall into a few broad categories: administrative, general, recreation and research publications. Select the "Forest Publications" link for guides and reports.
Interactive Visitor Map
The Interactive Visitor Map is a work in progress. We will continue to update it with additional information as it becomes available. The map currently includes information for most National Forest recreation sites and roads.
Maps for Mobile Devices