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Maps: Motorized Vehicle Use MapsThe MVUM is a requirement of the Travel Management Final Rule and reflects travel management decisions on each forest. The MVUM displays National Forest System (NFS) routes (roads and trails) or areas designated open to motorized travel. The MVUM also displays allowed uses by vehicle class (highway-legal vehicles, vehicles less than 50 inches wide and motorcycles), seasonal allowances and provides information on other travel rules and regulations. Routes not shown on the MVUM are not open to public motor vehicle travel. Routes designated for motorized use may not always be signed on the ground but will be identified on the MVUM. It will be the public’s responsibility to reference the MVUM to determine designated routes for motor vehicle use. The MVUM will be updated to correct mapping errors or discrepancies and update travel decisions. The 2009 maps are now available; see links below. The MVUM is a black and white map with no topographic features. It is not a stand alone map and is best used in conjunction with a Forest Visitor Map or other topographic map. The MVUM is free to the public at each local Ranger District office and at the Winchester Supervisor’s Office. The MVUM is available on this website and sections of it may be printed from your home computer.
Does the MVUM also show mechanized and non-motorized trails and over-snow uses? What do you mean by vehicle class? What do you mean by season allowance? Are there road and trails route marker signs on the ground? Paper copies of these maps will be available free of charge at each of the Forest Service ranger district offices. Other partners and distribution locations may be developed over time to help disseminate maps. Forest Service Office Addresses:
How many MVUM's are there for the Daniel Boone National Forest? Four: One for each ranger district on the forest: Cumberland, London, Redbird and Stearns. The MVUM can be printed on 8 ½" x 11" paper using home printers. With Adobe Acrobat, use the “Print Current View” function to print the view on your screen. It is recommended that the legend box be printed to aid in interpretation of the MVUM.
Does the MVUM also show mechanized and non-motorized trails and over-snow vehicle uses? No, a visitor use map or recreation opportunity map will provide information on motorized routes as well as non-motorized routes, including mechanized trails, hiking, and horse trails. Over-snow vehicle use is exempted from designations on the MVUM. Back It’s important to understand that routes and areas shown open to certain vehicle classes does not mean they are maintained for or suitable for travel using those vehicles. It simply means it is legal to use them. For example, many low standard roads may be open to all motor vehicles. This designation includes passenger cars, although it may not be prudent to drive this type of vehicle on the route due to the condition of the surface or during inclement weather. What do you mean by a season allowance? Are there road and trail route marker signs on the ground? Routes designated for motorized use may not always be signed. In some cases, a route marker may exist at the entrance of the road/trail with symbols indicating which classes of vehicles are allowed. Routes designated for motorized uses will be identified on the MVUM. The MVUM is an enforcement tool to ensure individuals are on the correct route. It is the responsibility of the user to determine if they are on a route designated for the motor vehicle being used. MVUM's will be developed for each forest nationwide. It is not only a tool for motorized users, but also a consistent and standardized law enforcement tool Text from the pdf files: These maps show the National Forest System roads, National Forest System trails, and the areas on National Forest System lands in the Daniel Boone National Forest that are designated for motor vehicle use pursuant to 36 CFR 212.51. The maps contain a list of those designated roads, trails, and areas that enumerates the types of vehicles allowed on each route and in each area and any seasonal restrictions that apply on those routes and in those areas. Designation of a road, trail, or area for motor vehicle use by a particular class of vehicle under 36 CFR 212.51 should not be interpreted as encouraging or inviting use, or to imply that the road, trail, or area is passable, actively maintained, or safe for travel. Motor vehicle designations include parking along designated routes and at facilities associated with designated routes when it is safe to do so and when not causing damage to National Forest System resources. Seasonal weather conditions and natural events may render designated roads and trails impassable for extended periods. Designated areas may contain dangerous or impassable terrain. Many designated roads and trails may be passable only by high-clearance vehicles or four-wheel drive vehicles. Maintenance of designated roads and trails will depend on available resources, and many may receive little maintenance. This motor vehicle use map identifies
those roads, trails, and areas designated for the motor vehicle use under
36 CFR 212.51 for the purpose of enforcing the prohibition at 36 CFR 261.13.
This is a limited purpose. The other public roads are shown for information
and navigation purposes only and are not subject to designation under
the Forest Service travel management regulation. These designations apply
only to National Forest System roads, National Forest System trails, and
areas on National Forest System lands. OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES Operating a motor vehicle on National Forest System roads, National Forest System trails, and in areas on National Forest System lands carries a greater responsibility than operating that vehicle in a city or other developed setting. Not only must the motor vehicle operators know and follow all applicable traffic laws, but they also need to show concern for the environment as well as other forest users.
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