Geospatial Data
Forest Service Data To Make Your Own Maps
FSGeodata Clearinghouse: data.fs.usda.gov/geodata/
The USDA Forest Service Geodata Clearinghouse is an online collection of digital data related to forest resources. Through the Clearinghouse you can find datasets related to forests and grasslands, including boundaries and ownership, natural resources, roads and trails, as well as datasets related to State and private forested areas, including insect and disease threat and surface water importance. You can also find downloadable map products, raster data, and links to other sources of forest resource information.
FSTopo Map Products data.fs.usda.gov/geodata/rastergateway/states-regions/states.php
FSTopo is the Forest Service Primary Base Map Series (1:24,000 scale for the lower 48 and Puerto Rico, 1:63,360 for Alaska) quadrangle maps. FSTopo products cover the US Forest Service lands. Quadrangle maps not included in the FSTopo Series may be obtained from the Map Locator & Downloader on the USGS Store or the USGS TNM Download page.
USDA Data: Web page Link
USFS data via DATA.GOV
FGDC.gov: www.fgdc.gov/dataandservices
Geospatial data and services, provided via the Geospatial Platform, a Federal Geographic Data Committee initiative.
ArcGIS Online: www.arcgis.com/index.html
A 3rd party company. Free personal accounts are available. To find USFS data for an ArcGIS Online map, in the search string, add owner: USFSEnterpriseContent. This will give you the authoritative Forest Service data direct.
California State Geoportal: gis.data.ca.gov/
State of California GIS data clearinghouse.
Recreation Related Maps
USFS Hardcopy and Digital Maps: www.fs.usda.gov/visit/maps
FS Interactive Visitor Map: www.fs.usda.gov/ivm/
Avenza Maps: www.avenza.com/avenza-maps/
Avenza Maps® is a mobile map app that allows you to download maps for offline use on iOS or Android smartphone or tablet. Use your device’s built-in GPS to track your location on any map, plot locations and photos, measure distance and area, and more. Easily browse and purchase maps from all over the world through the Avenza Map Store—online or in-app.
- To find Region 5 maps: www.avenzamaps.com/vendor/169/us-forest-service-r5/
The National Map: nationalmap.gov
The National Map is a collaborative effort among the USGS and other Federal, State, and local partners to improve and deliver topographic information for the Nation.
Alerts & Warnings
- East Zone Temporary Trail Closure - Rock Creek
- Seasonal Dirt Road and Trail Closure in Effect
- Rock Creek Trails Wet Weather Closure Process
- Rock Creek Snow Zone Trail Closure Process
- Mormon Emigrant Trail Winter Vehicle Use Closure
- Silver Bear Snowmobile Trail Wheeled Vehicle Closure
- Rock Creek Seasonal Closure for Critical Deer Winter Range
- Mokelumne Wilderness Year-Round Fire Restrictions