Free Downloadable Maps
Georeferenced Maps
The PDF Maps Mobile App, developed by Avenza Systems, Inc., is available as a free download from Avenza, iTunes, and Google Play. The app provides access to Forest Service maps.
The maps are georeferenced with the user’s location appearing as a blue dot. The app works on iPhones (3GS or newer) and iPads with WiFi+3G and on Android 4 or newer operating systems on devices with at least 1 GB of memory.
You can use the maps based on your location on a GPS-enabled device. With the app and maps installed, you can
- View your location
- Measure distances and areas
- Plot waypoints
- Find coordinates
- Open a current view in Google maps
- Add notes and enter your own data
- Add photos as attributes
- View maps offline
In areas of the national forest where Internet connections are unavailable (which is most of the Bighorns) you should install the georeferenced map(s) for your phone or tablet before you enter the forest.
Georeferenced Motor Vehicle Use Map
If you own a mobile device such as an iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, or Android (4.0.3 or newer), you can download the Bighorn's motor vehicle use map. Here's how:
- Download the free app available at www.pdf-maps.com.
- Once the app is on your device, search for "Bighorn National Forest MVUM" to download the free map.
Georeferenced Visitor Map
If you own a mobile device such as an iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, or Android (4.0.3 or newer), you can purchase the north half map and/or the south half map for $4.99 each.
- Download the free app from www.pdf-maps.com
- Once the app is on your device, search for "Bighorn National Forest visitor map" to download the map.
Mobile friendly Forest Service maps are available for download via the Avenza Map Store. The free Avenza Maps® app uses your device's built-in GPS to locate you even when you are out of range of a network or internet connection. Maps used in the app are geospatial PDFs, GeoPDF or GeoTIFFs. Learn more about georeferenced maps available through Avenza.
Visitor Maps (Avenza):
Motor Vehicle Use Map:
- Bighorn Motor Vehicle Use Map - The Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) is also available online via Avenza Map store.
Sources of Geographic Information System (GIS) Data That Cover the Bighorn National Forest
A wide variety of geospatial data is available for the Bighorn National Forest. Examples include the forest/grassland boundary, Forest Service land ownership, roads and trails, vegetation, water-related data (streams, lakes) and many others.
GIS Data Disclaimer - Please Read
These products are reproduced from geospatial information prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service. The Forest Service makes no expressed or implied warranty, including warranty of merchantability and fitness, with respect to the accuracy, character, function, or capabilities of the data or their appropriateness for any user's purposes.
The Forest Service reserves the right to correct,update, modify, or replace this geospatial information based on new inventories, new or revised information, and if necessary in conjunction with other federal, state or local public agencies or the public in general as required by policy or regulation. Previous recipients of these products may not be notified unless required by policy or regulation. For more information, contact the Bighorn National Forest at 307-674-2600.
Forest Service Data Sources
USDA Forest Service Geodata Clearinghouse - National Datasets available for download. This includes National Forest and Grassland boundaries, wilderness areas, surface ownership, hazardous fuels, ecological sections, motor vehicle use map (MVUM) data, aerial fire retardant avoidance data, and much more.
National Forest Service Enterprise Data - A single point of access for data collected and managed by the Forest Service.
All Maps - Standard Map Products - A variety of Forest Service map products to help you plan your next adventure.
Forest Health Protection (FHP) Aerial Detection Survey (ADS) Dataset - Insect and disease data.
USDA Geospatial Data Gateway - The Geospatial Data Gateway (GDG) provides environmental and natural resources data.
Rocky Mountain Region GIS Data Library - Includes datasets by forest unit.
United States Geological Survey (USGS) Data
USGS The National Map- Collaborative effort among the USGS and other Federal, State, and local partners to improve and deliver topographic information for the Nation.
USGS Earth Resources Observation System (EROS) Data Center: Provides a variety of data including elevation, aerial photography, and satellite imagery.
Other Data Sources
BLM Geospatial Data Bureau of Land Managment (BLM) data
Wyoming NRCS Geospatial Data Wyoming Natural Resouces Conservation Service (NRCS) data
NPS GIS Data National Park Service (NPS) data
Soil Data - NRCS Currently available for the Bighorn National Forest.