Geospatial Data
GIS Coverages
The San Juan National Forest operates a Geographic Information System (GIS). We use ESRI's ArcGis family of products to develop various maps of the forest and to perform analysis. Data can be made available upon request. Most of the data contained in the compressed ZIP files is in GeoDataBase (MDB) format. We are in the process of replacing all of the coverages with GeoDataBases. ArcGis software 9.0 or better is required to use this data.
File Compression Notes
The files to download are compressed with WINZIP. Each compressed file contains an ArcGis personal Geodatabase (MDB). The GeoDataBases contain metadata that may be viewed using the ArcCatalog metadata tool.
Disclaimer
These products are reproduced from geospatial information prepared by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service. By removing the contents of this package or taking receipt of these files via electronic file-transfer methods, you understand that the data stored on this media are in draft condition. Represented features may not be in an accurate geographic location. The Forest Service makes no expressed or implied warranty, including warranty of merchantability and fitness, with respect to the character, function, or capabilities of the data or their appropriateness for any user's purposes. The Forest Service reserves the right to correct, update, modify, remove, or replace this geospatial information without notification.
FSGeodata Clearinghouse
FSGeodata Clearinghouse - National Datasets available for download. This includes National Forest and Grassland boundaries, Wilderness areas, surface ownership, hazardous fuels, ecological sections, Motor Vehicle Use Map data, Aerial Fire Retardant Avoidance data, and much more.
Full List of Forest Service Geospatial Map Services
Available GIS Data
San Juan National Forest data can be found at the FSGeodata Clearinghouse unless otherwise provided below.
The following compressed ZIP files contain GeoDataBases which were created using ESRI's ArcGis 10.x software.
All San Juan provided spatial data where applicable has the following Projection:
UTM, Zone 13, NAD 83, zunits: none, units:meters, Spheroid:GRS1980
Recreation
Recreation including recreation site information for the San Juan National Forest
Colorado Roadless Rule - Link to the Washington Office site and documents (7/3/2012)
Colorado Roadless Rules Key Points
Vegetation Information
Vegetation Information including vegetation across political boundaries. The following compressed ZIP files contain GeoDataBases which were created January 2024 using ESRI's ArcGis 10.x software (138MB).
Transportation
National Forest System Transportation data is available through the FSGeodata Clearinghouse and Forest Service geospatial map services.
GIS Team Members
Mark Roper, Durango, CO
Phone: (970) 385-1253
Nathalie Woloszyn, Dolores, CO
Phone: (970) 882-6802
Bob Brantlinger, Durango, CO
Phone: (970) 385-1215
Jessey Ramirez, Bayfield, CO
Phone: (970) 884-1423
Kelly Tuten, Pagosa Springs, CO
Phone: (970) 264-1518