Topographic quadrangle maps showing the relief of terrain. Coeur dalene national forest topo map in shoshone county, idaho. A motor vehicle use map mvum is a legal enforceable document that identifies the roads, trails, and areas where motor vehicle use is allowed in a forest service. Covers the entire forest, including a large section of the frank church river of no return wilderness, and also a section of sawtooth national recreation areas redfish lake. Click on the area text links below to download a pdf map of the u. The following motor vehicle use maps have been prepared and issued under.
The kootenai national forest is located in the northwest corner of montana and the northeast corner of idaho on the canadian border. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is cody 21 sw which is approximately 22 miles away and has an elevation of 5,840 feet 5,272 feet lower than shoshone national forest. Payette national forest service page boise national forest service page. Boise national forest is displayed on the lowman usgs quad topo map. Interactive travel map united states forest service. Looking for a great trail in boise national forest, idaho. Tour the natural beauty of the coeur dalene national forest in northern idaho. These forest service maps are the best fold out maps for national forest travelers. The sopa report opens in a separate browser window. Created on july 1, 1908, from part of sawtooth national forest, it is managed by the u.
Boise national forest fire lookouts 082002 pdf 700 k the lookout brochure includes a map of the fire lookouts in the boise. Lookup table for campgrounds in boise national forest idaho. Best trails in shoshone national forest wyoming alltrails. The salmonchallis national forest is formulating a new travel plan that will limit all vehicle use to designated roads, trails and areas. Boise national forest visitor map south half 2018 us forest.
Steve has produced a whole new edition of boise trail guide, featuring 95 hiking and running trails in the greater boise area greenbelt trails, mountain trails in the boise foothills, bogus basin trails, new routes in the owyhee canyonlands, and sweet trails in the boise national forest near idaho city, garden valley and smiths ferry. The forest service fs will be hosting a series of public meetings on. The latitude and longitude coordinates of shoshone national forest are 44. Shoshone national forest topo map, park county wy needle. Welcome to the interactive boise national forest closure map. Geotiffs and pdf s can be downloaded from the viewer below. You can use the data extract tool to access data about individual forests or grasslands or about an area of interest that you specify on the national map. Commercially salvage no more than 250 acres of dead and dying trees in patches ranging from 220 acres adjacent to forest roads 129, 156, 172, 255 and 290 as identified in figures 58. The coeur dalene national forest map produced by the us forest service contains the most current information on roads, trails, recreation sites, travel restrictions and contact phone numbers for the coeur dalene national forest. Boise national forest map forest service map boise. Boise national forest caribou targhee national forest idaho. Shoshone national forest topo map in park county, wyoming. Southern idaho national forests blueribbon coalition.
Forest service boise national forest home facebook. Forest service travel plan map for the location of. A map showing the borders and terrain of boise national forest, its ranger districts. The latitude and longitude coordinates of boise national forest are 44. This map is an informative tool you can use to plan your visit to the forest. Completed motor vehicle use maps usda forest service. Boise national forest was created on july 1, 1908, from part of sawtooth national forest, and originally covered 1,147,360 acres 4,643. Best trails in boise national forest idaho alltrails. The avenza pdf maps application is free of charge and available for most apple. The shoshone national forest map produced by the us forest service contains the most current information on roads, trails, recreation sites, travel restrictions and contact phone numbers for the shoshone national forest. The boise national forest is developing a wildlife conservation strategy wcs in accordance with its land and resource management plan forest plan. Order online tickets tickets see availability directions. Click on the tab for specific ranger district closure information. The maps use stateoftheart science and are available for every national forest in the contiguous united states with relevant data coverage.
Most of the land lies within the idaho batholith, a. Forest service map of nez perce national forest in idaho. In 2003, the boise national forest revised its 1990 forest plan. The middle fork of the salmon river, a part of the national wild and scenic rivers system, is near the boise forest. Forest state county township section acres boise id elmore id08t0010n0100e 020 159. Idaho falls, idaho to better serve the public, the bureau of land management s upper snake field office and cariboutarghee national forest are now selling permits and maps at the idaho falls district office and cariboutarghee forest headquarters office, which are colocated at 1405 hollipark drive, idaho falls, id 83401. Shoshone national forest is displayed on the needle mountain usgs quad topo map. Boise national forest 1249 s vinnell way boise, id federal. Shoshone national forest map north half rocky mountain. The boise national forest is a land of steep mountains, fast rivers, and dense forests, making it a recreation destination any season of the year. This interactive travel map supplements the corresponding motor vehicle use map mvum by displaying on detailed color maps the national forest system nfs roads, nfs trails, and areas on nfs lands that are designated for motor vehicle use on that mvum, as well as nearby points of interest. Boise national forest, large area of evergreen coniferous forest in southwestern idaho, u. Clearwater national forest 12730 highway 12, orofino, id.
Folded recreation map showing trailheads, forest service roads, game units, rivers, lakes and many other features. Boise national forest is a national forest covering 2,203,703 acres 8,918. Originally a part of the yellowstone timberland reserve, the forest is managed by the united states forest service and was created by an act of congress and. Kootenai national forest the kootenai national forest is located in the northwest corner of montana and the northeast corner of idaho on the canadian border. Anyone who is interested in visiting shoshone national forest can print the free topographic map and street map using the link above. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is kell which is approximately 14 miles away and has an elevation of 2,320 feet 1,053 feet lower than coeur dalene national forest. The national forest boundary is a legislatively set boundary it is not necessarily the boundary of forest service property. Information on travel management direction on other national forests should be obtained by contacting the forests directly. Shoshone national forest is in the forests category for park county in the state of wyoming. On these forests, use or possession of a motor vehicle inconsistent with these designations is prohibited under 36 cfr 261. This map is for only state and national forest campgrounds in idaho.
Just south of its older brother, this land spans utah, wyoming, and idaho, and is a crucial spot for supporting caribou populations. In addition, the sawtooth wilderness, and sawtooth national recreation area are near the boise forest. The smaller of the two parks in cariboutarghee national forests, caribou is a welterweight not to be underestimated. Providing abundant recreation and a wealth of natural resources, the kootenai is a perfect place to relax and enjoy your national forests. Anyone who is interested in visiting boise national forest can print the free topographic map and street map using the link above. Shoshone national forest shohshohnee is the first federally protected national forest in the united states and covers nearly 2,500,000 acres 1,000,000 ha in the state of wyoming. Drones and wildfires sit report and national fire news current fire season outlook mobilization guide red book national multiagency coordinating group. To find the map for the driving distance from boise to sawtooth national forest, please enter the source and destination and then select the driving mode. President the authority to establish forest reserves out of public domain lands that were subject to disposal homesteads, sales, etc. National forest system nfs lands within the trinity ridge wildfire area at this time. Interactive visitor map forest service visitor map. Cariboutarghee national forest map ashton, island park, teton basin, and palisades. Usda forest service fsgeodata clearinghouse fstopo map.
The boise national forest data is in good shape but other forests have. Coeur dalene national forest topo map in shoshone county. The cariboutarghee national forest covers 1,000,000 acres and offers a host of recreational opportunities including 28 campgrounds, 1200 miles of hiking trails, and 250 miles of streams for your enjoyment. Forest service enterprise data a single point of access for data collected and managed by the agency. Coeur dalene national forest map rocky mountain maps. Usfs rd 312, june 2017 the usda forest service makes no warranty, expressed or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, and assumes no legal liability for the accuracy, reliability, completeness or utility of these geospatial data, or for the. Established in 1908, it has an area of about 4,080 square miles 10,570 square km. Usda forest service idaho city and mountain home ranger. Logging operations ongoing and numerous timber sales planned on the emmett ranger district.
Looking for a great trail in shoshone national forest, wyoming. The boise national forest covers about 2,612,000 acres and is located north and east of the city of boise, idaho. Boise national forest 2020 all you need to know before you. Information on travel management direction on other. Fstopo is the forest service primary base map series 1. The mountainous landscape developed through uplifting, faulting, and stream cutting. Pages in category national forests of idaho the following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total. Coverage includes lake cascade, salmon river mountains, lowman and trinity. Boise, idaho, may 8, 2020 the emmett ranger district of the boise national forest has numerous logging operations planned this spring and summer and wants to inform visitors to be cautious when traveling in the area.
Boise national forest 2020 all you need to know before. The current sopa report contains a list of proposed actions that will begin or are currently undergoing environmental analysis and documentation. Usda forest service caring for the land and serving people. Boise national forest all you need to know before you go. The motor vehicle use map mvum is the legal document that shows where it is legal to drive a motor vehicle.
Boise national forest park, idaho, united states britannica. Portions of both frank churchriver of no return wilderness and sawtooth wilderness area. The principal part lies east of the north fork payette river and is roughly teardropshaped, with maximum dimensions of some 110 miles 175 km northsouth and 55 miles 90 km eastwest. As part of the rei coop family, were dedicated to making websites and mobile apps that help outdoor enthusiasts connect, share information and get out into the places they love to play. Forest service all forest supervisor and ranger district offices. Boise national forest click to enlarge cover photo. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. Michaux state forest bureau of forestry michaux state forest 34 174 696 997 997 233 234 394 233 carlisle. The avenza pdf maps application is free of charge and available for most apple iphone operating. Boise national forest topo map, boise county id lowman area. The following motor vehicle use maps have been prepared and issued under 36 cfr 212. Kootenai national forest national forest foundation.
Currently, the map sets include variables related to precipitation, air temperature, snow including april 1 snow water equivalent swe, and snow residence time, and stream flow. Forest service travel plan map for the location of this boundary. During forest plan revision, wildlife habitat families that had declined from historical conditions were identified and management direction was developed for these families based on identified habitat conservation and restoration needs. For further forest travel information, maps and regulations, visit the following links. State, private and other lands within the national forest boundary are not open to hunting during this season. The boise national forest is a good example of mixed use public land, with something for everyone. Folded recreation map showing trailheads, forest service roads, big game units, campgrounds, rivers, lakes and many other features. Grand mountain tops, clear lakes and rivers, waterfalls. Complete, detailed topographic maps show the entire selected ranger districts along with other useful information such as points of interest and tread lightly guidelines. Area covered also includes elk city, gospel hump wilderness, bitterroot wilderness and the north part of the frank church wilderness.
The wcs will prioritize the types of activities that should be undertaken to help maintain or restore habitat. Forest service map of boise national forest in idaho. Travel plan maps of each forest include all drainages, roads and road closures. Boise national forest 1249 s vinnell way boise id 83709. The forest is headquarted in idaho falls with district offices in malad, soda springs, and montpelier. Depending on the vehicle you choose, you can also calculate the amount of co2 emissions from your vehicle and assess the environment impact. For solitude, a portion of the frank churchriver of no return wilderness lies in the boise national forest, as well as other undeveloped areas.
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