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Maps & Publications
The US Forest Service provides several types of publications and maps to the public. The material is available in many forms: brochures, maps, Recreational Opportunity Guides (ROGs), on such subjects as recreation, sightseeing, wilderness, travel management, and vegetation.
Forest Maps
The Forest Service publishes a variety of map products to help you plan your next adventure or enjoy your next visit!
For example:
- You can purchase National Forest Visitor Maps through the U.S. Geological Survey Store.
- Several types of mobile compatible maps are available from Avenza Maps.
- US Geological Survey website offers USGS Topographic Maps and a wide variety of maps on-line and for purchase.
In general, forest visitor and other kinds of maps may also be purchased at most Tahoe National Forest Offices.
Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM)
The Motor Vehicle Use Map displays National Forest System routes (roads and trails) or areas designated open to motorized travel. The Motor Vehicle Use Map also displays uses allowed by vehicle class (highway-legal vehicles, vehicles less than 50 inches wide and motorcycles), and seasonal allowances.
Other Maps
Over Snow Vehicle Use Map
For over-snow vehicles onty. Refer to Tahoe National Forest Motor Vehicle Use Map {MVUM) for all other motor vehicles.
Forest Publications
Our publications fall into a few broad categories: administrative, general, recreation and research publications.
Recreation Opportunity Guides
- Tahoe National Forest Overview
- Bears and You
- Common Trees of the Tahoe National Forest
- Forest Rules You Need to Know
- 49 Miles along Highway 49 Brochure (Front) (HTML) (PDF)
- 49 Miles along Highway 49 Brochure (Back) (HTML) (PDF)
- Henness Pass Road Driving Tour
- Preserving the Past
- Sheep Grazing History (HTML) (PDF)
- Use of Metal Detectors
- Winter Recreation in the Tahoe National Forest
- Wildlife in the Tahoe National Forest
Camping and Picnicking
- Camping Fees Tahoe National Forest 2019
- Bullards Bar Recreation Area
- American River Ranger District
- Sierraville Ranger District
- Truckee Ranger District
- Yuba River Ranger District - Hwy 20, Bowman Rd, I-80 Areas
- Yuba River Ranger District - Hwy49, Middle & North Yuba River, Gold Lake Rd
Trails
- Boca Townsite Trail
- American River Ranger District
- Sierraville Ranger District
- Truckee Ranger District
- Yuba River Ranger District - Hwy 20, Bowman Rd, I-80 Areas
- Yuba River Ranger District - Hwy 49, Middle & North Yuba River, Gold Lake Rd
OHV Trails
Other
These are just a sampling of the types of handouts that are free at your local forest office.
Features
Bears and You
Take the necessary precautions to minimize bear interactions - to protect you and your loved ones as well as the bear.
Preserving the Past
This brochure explains the importance of protecting archeological and historical sites on the National Forest.
