Types of Maps Available
Forest Service Topographic Maps are at a scale of 1:24,000 (2.64 inches to the mile) and offer the most detailed view of the terrain. These maps are based on USGS Quad maps, but also feature recreation features, such as such as roads, trails, and campgrounds. They were developed in the 1990s, so some of the information may be outdated. | |
Topographic Quadrangle or “Quad” Maps are at a scale of 1:24,000 (2.64 inches to the mile) and offer the most detailed view of the terrain. These maps feature elevation contours and are considered essential to carry for those venturing into the backcountry via an established trail system or cross-country on foot. | |
National Forest and Pacific Northwest Interagency Recreation Maps are at a scale of 1:126,720 (one half inch to the mile) and are useful for general trip planning and navigating the main state, county, and primary Forest Service roads. Most feature shaded relief, denote land ownership, and highlight developed recreation sites including campgrounds, boat launches, and day use areas. | |
Ranger District Maps are at a scale of 1:63,360 (one inch to the mile) and are useful for detailed trip planning and navigating a District’s secondary, unpaved, one-lane, and backcountry roads. In addition to developed recreation sites, these maps show hiking trails and roads closed to vehicle use. Most District maps include elevation contours and some include vegetation cover. These maps are popular with hunters, hikers, and those interested in dispersed recreation and cross-country foot travel. | |
Wilderness Maps are generally at a scale of 1:63,360 (one inch to the mile) and are useful for those planning and completing trips into designated Wilderness. These maps include elevation contours and vegetation cover, and highlight Wilderness boundaries, trailheads, and trails. | |
Special Area or Activity Maps These are special recreation maps that cover a variety of specific activities or areas, such as winter recreation areas, scenic trails, and scenic byways. They are available at most offices for the activities or sites that are in that area. |
Motor Vehicle Use Maps. These maps display National Forest System routes (roads and trails) that are open to motor vehicles. They are generally at scales of between 1:42,000 and 1:75,000 (about 1.5 and 0.85 inches to the mile) and display only National Forest System routes (roads and trails) that are open to motor vehicles.
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Alerts & Warnings
- District Offices Closed March 27 for Training
- FIRE CLOSURES: Lookout, Bedrock, Cedar Creek, Beachie Creek & Lionshead
- Cougar Dam crest road intermittently closed through Sept. 2024
- Portion of Forest Road 46temporarily closed from Dec.- May
- Portion of McKenzie River Trail closed; trail detour in place
- Snow Levels at Sno-Parks as of Mar. 22