Visitor Maps and Guides
Forest Visitor Maps provide an overview of the forest with information on ownership, recreational opportunities, navigation, and more. A number of maps of the Huron-Manistee National Forests are available for free or purchase at offices. Interactive maps, downloadable maps and on-line purchase are located below.
Be Safe!
- Adjusting a map while driving is a hazard to you, and to others. Don’t be a distracted driver. Pull over in a safe location if map adjustments, or extended viewing, are required.
- WiFi-only tablets cannot provide true GPS positioning service. Only devices with 3G/4G/5G capability can provide true GPS positioning, even in the absence of cellular coverage. Steeply rising terrain, dense vegetation, or other overhead obstructions may significantly degrade GPS reception. GPS positioning consumes more power, so use of a power adapter approved for your device is recommended.
- Do not rely on phones or other electronic devices as a primary navigational tool, always have a paper map available as well.
Forest Service Digital Maps
Looking for a map to help plan your trip to a national forest or grassland? Click the link below to access free downloadable maps.
Forest Visitor Map
Forest Visitor maps are forest-specific maps that provide forest-wide information on attractions, facilities, services, and opportunities. They are professionally printed with tear and water-resistant paper. Available for purchase in print and digital.
Interactive Visitor Map
We have released the next-generation Interactive Forest Visitor Map! Map 2.0 provides the public with an online and mobile view of Forest Service roads, trails, recreation sites, wilderness areas, and wild and scenic rivers.
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 georeferenced map, plot locations and photos, measure distance and area, and more.
You can install a free mobile version of Huron-Manistee National Forests Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) on your device using Avenza Maps. Best of all, it lets you know exactly where you are while traveling on the National Forest!
Get the App
Install the Avenza Maps app on your smartphone or tablet. The app is available free from the Apple Store (iPhones and iPads) or from the Google Play Store (Android smartphones and tablets). Use the links below or type “Avenza Maps” into the app store’s search function. Please note that your “App Store” user account ID and password may be required to download and install applications from the App Store.
Using the Electronic MVUM
Open the Avenza Maps app and tap the MVUM map you wish to use on the maps page to activate the map. Cellular coverage is not necessary for map use as long as your device has internal GPS (most do). All map content is cached on the device. Users may pan, zoom out, or zoom in. On-screen appearance of the Avenza Maps app differs slightly between Apple and Android devices. For more information, please visit the Avenza Maps website.
Things to know about the Electronic MVUMs
- Adjusting the Travel Map while driving is a hazard to you, and to others. Don’t be a distracted driver. Pull over in a safe location if Travel Map adjustments, or extended viewing, are required
- WiFi-only tablets cannot provide true GPS positioning service. Only devices with 3G/4G/5G capability can provide true GPS positioning, even in the absence of cellular coverage. Steeply rising terrain, dense vegetation, or other overhead obstructions may significantly degrade GPS reception. GPS positioning consumes more power, so use of a power adapter approved for your device is recommended.
- Do not rely on phones or other electronic devices as a primary navigational tool, always have a paper map available as well.
- The map’s feature labels are static and, in some situations, could be hidden off-screen.
- Remember to update your maps when a new MVUM is released (usually yearly).
Download MVUM Maps to your computer in .pdf form
To obtain full-sized, black and white paper versions of the MVUM map(s)
As a motor vehicle operator on a National Forest System road or trail you must comply with this map, as well as all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. More information can be found on our OHV Road Riding Page.
The USDA Forest Service partners with Tread Lightly! a non-profit organization that leads a national initiative to promote the responsible use of motorized vehicles when recreating outdoors. By promoting responsible recreation through stewardship, education and communication, Tread Lightly! messaging focuses on responsible riding practices, reducing the impact on the environment and protecting natural and cultural resources.
- Available at Huron-Manistee National Forests offices
- Can be ordered through USGS map store