Maps & Publications

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Many maps and publications are available to provide visitors with information about the Rio Grande National Forest. Visitor information maps are available in comprehensive plastic coated maps or digital, geo-referenced Avenza maps that show roads and highways, cities, bodies of water, recreational sites, campgrounds, trails, private and public land designations, and more. The paper maps are $14 and digital editions cost $5. Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUMs) show motorized roads, trails, and seasonal closures. They are available at our ranger district offices. Geo-referenced maps are free to download. Learn about these and other map products using the links below.

• Mobile Friendly Maps

  

  Download our Forest Visitor Maps to your mobile device via the Avenza app.

  Find Avenza Maps

• Motor Vehicle Use Maps

  

  Motor Vehicle Use Maps show national forest system roads & trails open to motorized travel.

  View MVUMs

• Buy Maps Online

  

  The US Geological Survey offers a variety of maps, geospatial map applications, and more. The San Juan Mountains Association, a partner organization, also sells maps online.

  USGS Maps SJMA Maps

• National Map Tool

  

  View the National Interactive Visitor Map to locate recreation sites on Forest Service lands.

  Explore Interactive Map

• Forest Service Topo Maps

  

  Downloadable topographical maps that overlay Forest Service assets on USGS quadrangles.

  Find Topo Maps

• GIS Data

  

  Digital data is available at the USDA Forest Service Geodata Clearinghouse.

  Explore Data