Visitor Maps and Guides
Where will your next Grassland adventure take you? Check out our area maps, guides, and publications to help you plan your travel and recreation routes.
When in doubt, map it out.
Online Map Resources
The National Forests and Grasslands app
The National Forests and Grasslands app is your pocket‑sized Forest Service guide for closures, trail conditions, amenities, and more. Start planning your next adventure by downloading it for free from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
US Geological Survey (USGS) Store
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) Store is an online platform within the Department of the Interior where you can purchase topographic maps, historical maps, Landsat state maps, national park maps, prints of satellite images, and more.
Interactive Forest Visitor Map
The Interactive Forest Visitor Map is an online app that provides the public with information on Forest Service roads, trails, recreation sites, wilderness areas, and wild and scenic rivers.
Safety Reminder: Never count on your cell phone map as the only navigation device in the Grassland prairie.
Avenza Mobile Device Maps
The free Avenza mobile app allows you to easily download forest maps to your device. Because Avenza maps are georeferenced, you can see your location on the map even without WIFI or network service. Your device’s GPS pinpoints your exact position on the downloaded map.
To view Avenza instructions for Android or iPhone, click here.
Safety Reminder: Never count on your cell phone map as the only navigation device in the Grassland prairie.
Dakota Prairie Grasslands Area Maps
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Printed grassland area maps are available for purchase at all five Dakota Prairie Grasslands Offices for $14, or online from the USGS Store.
Available grassland area maps include:
- Grand River National Grassland and Cedar River National Grassland (2009)
- Little Missouri National Grassland (2013)
- Little Missouri National Grassland -Maah Daah Hey National Recreation Trail (2018)
- Sheyenne National Grassland (2016)
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DPG Illustrated Area Map
The Dakota Prairie Grasslands map is a downloadable PDF illustration that displays the entire grasslands territories and established sites such as campgrounds, Interpretive sites, picnic areas, trailheads, and DPG offices. Download the map here.
Grand River National Grassland Maps
Little Missouri National Grassland Maps
National Grassland Maps and Resources for MVUM/OHV
LMNG - Use of Vehicles Off Road - Map - Order # 01-18-00-26-03 (downloadable PDF)
LMNG - Use of Vehicles Off Road - Map as per Order # 01-18-00-26-03