Brochures and Publications
The Hoosier National Forest has recreation information fliers on trails and recreation areas and other publications available for downloading, or which can be mailed to you on request. Click here for more information.
Forest Maps Available
How to Order Maps
Several maps are available from the Hoosier National Forest:
Forest Visitor Map
(Scale: 1/2 inch = 1 mile) $10.00 each
One map, printed on water resistant paper, covers both districts of the Hoosier National Forest. Some recreation information is also included. This large map (27"x32") shows public ownership, roads, structures, and all recreation facilities. In full color, this map also features photographs of areas throughout the Forest.
(Scale: 1 inch = 2,000 feet) $8.00 each
These maps are also known as 7.5 minute Quads. When ordering topographic maps, you must specify which map you want by quadrangle name or number. There are a total of 30 maps which cover the Hoosier. The grids will help you locate a specific quad. Only grids with national forest lands (shown in green) are available from our offices. For a more detailed map to make your topographic sheet selection from click here. Topographic maps show Forest Service ownership as well as other topographic and cultural features. These are ideal maps for hunters or cross country hikers as you can, with practice, determine your exact location from these maps. Each quad sells for $8. There is a charge of $3.50 per order for mailing any amount of topographic sheets ordered. Note- the contour interval of maps on the Hoosier is 10 feet.
(Scale: 1 inch = 2,000 feet) $3.00 each
This topographic map of the entire wilderness area is printed in full color on waterproof paper. Contour lines and trails are shown as well as many striking photographs, a history of the wilderness, and other wilderness information.
National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map
(Scale: 1 inch = 2,500 feet) $11.95 + tax each
This topographic map, produced by National Geographic, features trail systems on the Forest including: the Charles C. Deam Wilderness trails, Birdseye, Brown County D, Celina and Two Lakes Loop, German Ridge, Hardin Ridge, Hemlock Cliffs, Hickory and Nebo Ridge, Lick Creek, Mogan Ridge, Oriole, Pioneer Mothers, Saddle and Tipsaw Lake, Shirley Creek, and Youngs Creek.
Printed on waterproof/tear-proof paper.
Map sells for $11.95, plus sales tax ($12.79). It is sold through the Hoosier National Forest office by the Eastern National Forests Interpretive Association (ENFIA). Checks or money orders for this map should be made out to "ENFIA" and separate checks need to be written if other maps are also ordered from USDA, Forest Service.
The maps listed above can be ordered from the Hoosier National Forest office. Sales are by cash, check or money order payable to the USDA Forest Service (with the exception of the trails map which should be payable to ENFIA). Please report any errors you find in our maps.
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