Visitor Maps and Guides
Map Availability and Descriptions
The Kootenai National Forest offers a set of maps including Forest Visitor map, Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM), District Maps, wilderness maps and quadrangle maps. These maps are available directly from the Kootenai National Forest's main offices or may be available online for viewing or purchase. The following information can help you find what you need.
Updated 2026 version now available!
Cover of the Kootenai Forest Visitor Use Map.
Description:
The Forest Visitor Map depicts National Forest Lands, other Agency and Privately owned lands along with lakes, roads, trails and recreation sites such as campgrounds, fishing access sites, picnic areas, cabin and lookout rentals.
Date of last printing: 2026
Purchasing Options:
Combine this map with the Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) for more complete travel information.
Description:
The MVUM display National Forest System routes including roads, trails and areas designated open to motorized use. If the route or area is not shown on the MVUM, the route or area is closed to motor vehicles.
Availability:
- Kootenai National Forest Offices - FREE
- Online PDF (may be downloaded to you computer)
Date of last printing:
- 2026
Description:
The Ranger District maps include National Forest ownership, along with mountain tops, streams, rivers, lakes and recreation facilities such as campgrounds, fishing access sites, picnic areas, and cabin or lookout rentals. Combine this map with the Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) for more complete travel information. The four maps that are available and the date of last print/update include Cabinet (2016), Libby (2011), Rexford/Fortine (2017), and Three Rivers District (2011) maps.
Availability:
- Purchase the Ranger District maps at any of the Kootenai National Forest Offices for $9.
- Visit the Avenza Map store to purchase and download to your mobile device, using the Avenza mobile app:
- Digital Download of Forest Service District Topo Maps - Free
Description:
The Cabinet Mountains Wilderness map is a 1"/mile contour map with lakes, trails, adjacent roads, and trailheads within the Wilderness area.
Date of last printing:
- 1992
Availability:
Kootenai National Forest Inaccessible Roads & Trails Viewer
Interactive Visitor Map
Purchase Maps Online
Free Downloadable Forest Service Maps
National Forest System Land Ownership and Boundary Info
Northern Region Interactive Maps
Fire History Map
Interactive Mushroom Helper Map
