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Visitor Maps and Guides

Information on the various buildings at the Midewin Headquarters can be found on the About the Area page.

Trail Maps (PDFs)

Mapa de Sendero

Trail Guide

Folleto de Senderos

Paper copies are available at the Welcome Center.

*Note: The above maps and descriptions do not reflect current trail closures and reroutes.  Contact the Welcome Center for up-to-date trail information at 815-423-6370.

Hunting Maps

East Map

West Map

GPS Coordinates

Interactive Maps and Apps

Interactive Visitor Map

Interactive Visitor Map shows recreation areas and roads on all national forests. The map is now available for mobile download, look for "Visitor Map: Map of Forest Service Lands".

Avenza

A digital geo-referenced map is available for purchase and download exclusively through the Avenza Map App (iOS and Android). Search: Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie Visitor Map.

Self-Guided Tours

Self-Guided Tour - App

Self-guided Tour is an app which allows you to discover notable points of interest in Midewin.

Self-Guided Tour - PDF

A self-guided tour of the Rodgers/Schumacher Farmstead Site

Last updated April 22nd, 2025