Visitor Maps and Guides
The USDA Forest Service provides several types of publications and maps to the public. The material is available in many forms: brochures, maps, recreational opportunity guides, on subjects as recreation, sightseeing, wilderness, travel management, and vegetation.
Forest Maps
The USDA 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 online and for purchase.
In general, forest visitor and other kinds of maps may also be purchased at most Angeles National Forest Offices.
Forest Publications
Recreation Opportunity Guides
Our publications fall into a few broad categories: administrative, general, recreation and research publications.
- High Country Hiking
- Angeles National Forest Off-Highway Vehicle Areas
- Angeles National Forest Picnic Areas
- Mountain Bicycle Guide
- Angeles National Forest Campground List
- San Gabriel Wilderness Area
- Rowher Flats OHV Area
- Rincon Shortcut OHV Area
- Recreation Mt. Baldy
- Big Pines Recreation Area
- San Gabriel Canyon OHV Area
These are just a sampling of the types of handouts that are free at your local forest office.
Motor Vehicle Use Map
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.