Maps & Publications

The US 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.

• Avenza Maps™

  

  Avenza Maps™ is a mobile map app that allows you to download maps for offline use on your iOS and Android smartphone or tablet

  Avenza Maps™

• USGS National Map Store

  

  Forest Visitor Maps for each national forest and grassland provide forest-wide information on attractions, facilities, services, and opportunities.

  USGS National Map Store

• Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM)

  

  The Motor Vehicle Use Map displays National Forest System routes (roads and trails) or areas designated open to motorized travel. MVUM maps are also available for free at the local Ranger Station.

  Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM)

• Forest Service Topo Maps

  

  Forest Service Topo Maps are the Forest Service's series of large scale topographic maps.

  Forest Service Topo Maps

• Forest Service GeoData

  

  Through the Geodata Clearinghouse, you can find datasets related to forests and grasslands, including maps you can download.

  Forest Service GeoData

• Other Maps

  

  Complete Map information, including information on special area maps, Pacific Crest Trail maps, etc.

  Other Maps

• 3 Forests Interpretive Association

  

  Three Forests Interpretive Association [3FIA] is a non-profit educational organization that helps to inform and educate visitors to California’s Stanislaus, Sierra, and Sequoia National Forests. You can purchase Stanislaus, Sierra, and Sequoia National Forests Visitor Maps through our partner organization, 3FIA.

  3 Forests Interpretive Association

• Sequoia National Forest Visitor Guide

  

  Now available to view online and print at home! This is the forest's guide containing a variety of useful information for visitors to the forest. This guide is also available for free at all Sequoia National Forest offices and visitor centers.

  Updated version COMING SOON!

Select Forest Maps

• Sequoia Inventoried Roadless Areas Map
• Inventoried Roadless Areas Map 

Hume Lake Ranger District and Giant Sequoia National Monument (north)

• Hume Lake Ranger District Motor Vehicle Opportunity Guide (MVOG) Map (Colored and GeoRef; 7.8mb pdf)
• Recreation Map for Hume Lake Ranger District (Colored and GeoRef; 1.8mb jpg)
• Winter Recreation Routes and Trails Map for Hume Lake Ranger District (2.6mb jpg)

Western Divide Ranger District and Giant Sequoia National Monument (south)

• Western Divide RD MVUM (1.7MB pdf)

Kern River Ranger District

• Kern River MVOG (Motor Vehicle Opportunity Guide) page 1
• Kern River MVOG (Motor Vehicle Opportunity Guide) page 2
• River rafting - The Forks , Class V rapids (Thunder Run; 443k pdf)
• River rafting - Upper Kern, Class III and IV rapids (412k pdf)
• River rafting - Lower Kern, Class III and IV rapids (732k pdf)

Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM)

Hume Lake Ranger District and Giant Sequoia National Monument (north)

• Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) for Hume Lake Ranger District (1.45mb pdf)

• Hume Lake Ranger District Motor Vehicle Opportunity Guide (MVOG) Map (Colored and GeoRef) (7.8mb pdf)

• Recreation Map for Hume Lake Ranger District (Colored and GeoRef) (1.8mb jpg)

• Winter Recreation Routes and Trails Map for Hume Lake Ranger District (2.6mb jpg)

Western Divide Ranger District and Giant Sequoia National Monument (south)

• Western Divide RD MVUM (1.7MB pdf)

Kern River Ranger District

• Kern River MVOG (Motor Vehicle Opportunity Guide) page 1

• Kern River MVOG (Motor Vehicle Opportunity Guide) page 2

• Kern Plateau 1 MVUM

• Kern Plateau 2 MVUM

• Lake Isabella 1 MVUM

• Lake Isabella 2 MVUM

• River rafting - The Forks - Class V rapids (Thunder Run) (443k pdf)

• River rafting - Upper Kern, Class III and IV rapids (412k pdf)

• River rafting - Lower Kern, Class III and IV rapids (732k pdf)

Recreation Opportunity Guides

Select "Forest Publications" link for our most popular opportunity guides.

A few highlights...

Mountain Biking

• Kern OHV/Mountain Bike Rules and Regulations
  • Kern Plateau Mountain Bike Trails
• Mountain Biking In Giant Sequoia National Monument

OHV (Off-Highway Vehicle)

• Kern OHV/Mountain Bike Rules and Regulations
  • Cyrus Canyon OHV Track
  • Kern Plateau OHV Rules and Guidelines
    • Kern Plateau OHV Trails

Over-Snow

• Winter Recreation In Kern River Ranger District
  • Greenhorn Mountain Winter Recreation
  • Kern Plateau Winter Sports
    • Kern Plateau Oversnow Vehicle Trails

Hiking Trails

• Hume Lake Hiking Trails
  • Converse Basin Hiking Trails
• Kern River Hiking Trails
  • Upper Kern Canyon Hiking Trails
  • Kern Plateau Day Hikes
• Western Divide Hiking Trails
  • Trail Of 100 Giants

These are just a sampling of the types of handouts that are free at your local forest office.