Hard Copy Maps - Suggestions (1 Viewer)

[Poupon]

I am interested in purchasing hard copy map(s) to aid in my persuit to understand and navigate the various back country roads within New Mexico. I am most interested in understanding the various forest service roads, BLM land/roads, access rights and so forth. I want to use these hard copy maps in conjunction with my Gaia app.

Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!

I think I am also going to buy the New Mexico Back Country Discovery Route map to add to my collection.

 

[daner]

The BLM maps that I have purchased have disappointed me. Almost as bad as gazetteers. Some districts have travel management plan maps, which generally show the roads you can legally travel.

 

[subzali]

As usual it can take a mix. I like a blend of Gazzetteer for high level, national forest maps for a little more detail, and which are nice because they cover an entire forest unlike the Trails Illustrated maps, and are available at national forest district offices and some outdoor stores, plus trails illustrated maps if I need more detail or things outside a forest, plus MVUM maps available for free download, on apps like Avenza, or free print at the district offices. Latitude 40 makes a good map for motorized travel in certain areas, and for super detail there are always the USGS topo maps you can order and have shipped to you.

Haven’t traveled a lot on BLM land so don’t have a good solution there.

 

[marcfj60]

I have gotten prints on very durable paper from Holman's. These are usually USGS topo maps of sections of USFS for areas where I wanted to drive/hike/fish. They can custom print different areas you plan to be in.

 

[evanz80]

I have used the National Forest Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM) available for free at any Forest Ranger office. They should keep you out of trouble, because all roads are marked with their allowable use, so you should never get caught somewhere that you shouldn't be. And again, your tax dollars at work, so you might as well take advantage of "free".

 

[Poupon]

Thanks guys. These are great ideas and feedback.