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Motor Vehicle Use Map 2016-2017 De Soto Ranger District De Soto National Forest Mississippi Motor Vehicle Use Map 2016-2017 De Soto Ranger District De Soto National Forest Mississippi United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service Southern Region Motor Vehicle Use Map 2016-2017 THE PURPOSE AND CONTENTS OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES EXPLANATION OF LEGEND ITEMS OF THIS MAP Operating a motor vehicle on National Forest Roads Open to Highway Legal Vehicles Only: System roads, National Forest System trails, and in This map dated 09/15/2016 shows the National Forest System roads, National Forest System trails, areas on National Forest System lands carries a These roads are open only to motor vehicles greater responsibility than operating that vehicle in a and the areas on National Forest System lands in the licensed under State law for general operation on all De Soto National Forest that are designated for city or other developed setting. Not only must the public roads within the State. motor vehicle operators know and follow all motor vehicle use pursuant to 36 CFR 212.51. The map contains a list of those designated roads, trails, applicable traffic laws, but they also need to show concern for the environment as well as other forest and areas that enumerates the types of vehicles Trails Open to Motorcycles Only: users. The misuse of motor vehicles can lead to the allowed on each route and in each area and any seasonal restrictions that apply on those routes and temporary or permanent closure of any designated These trails are open only to motorcycles. Sidecars road, trail, or area. Operators of motor vehicles are in those areas. are not permitted. subject to State traffic law, including State Designation of a road, trail, or area for motor requirements for licensing, registration, and operation vehicle use by a particular class of vehicle under 36 of the vehicle in question. Special Vehicle Designation: CFR 212.51 should not be interpreted as Motor vehicle use, especially off-highway vehicle encouraging or inviting use, or to imply that the road, use, involves inherent risks that may cause property This symbol indicates that the road or trail is open to trail, or area is passable, actively maintained, or safe damage, serious injury, and possibly death to classes of vehicles other than those listed above. for travel. Motor vehicle designations include parking participants. Riders should drive cautiously and Refer to the Seasonal and Special Designation along designated routes and at facilities associated anticipate rough surfaces and features such as snow, Table for further instructions. with designated routes when it is safe to do so and mud, vegetation, and water crossings common to when not causing damage to National Forest System remote driving conditions. Participants voluntarily resources. Seasonal weather conditions and natural assume full responsibility for these damages, risks, Seasonal Designation: events may render designated roads and trails and dangers. Motor vehicle operators should take impassable for extended periods. Designated areas care at all times to protect themselves and those This symbol, used in conjunction with one of the may contain dangerous or impassable terrain. Many under their responsibility. other road or trail symbols, indicates that the road or designated roads and trails may be passable only by Much of the De Soto National Forest is remote, trail is open only during certain portions of the year. high-clearance vehicles or four-wheel drive vehicles. and medical assistance may not be readily available. Refer to the Seasonal and Special Designation Maintenance of designated roads and trails will Cellular telephones do not work in many areas of the depend on available resources, and many may De Soto National Forest. Operators should take Table for further instructions. receive little maintenance. adequate food, water, first aid supplies, and other This motor vehicle use map identifies those roads, equipment appropriate for the conditions and Game Retrieval: trails, and areas designated for the motor vehicle use expected weather. under 36 CFR 212.51 for the purpose of enforcing ALWAYS REMEMBER TO RESPECT PRIVATE the prohibition at 36 CFR 261.13. This is a limited LAND! PROTECT YOUR PRIVILEGE. STAY ON purpose. The other public roads are shown for DESIGNATED ROADS, TRAILS, AND IN This symbol is used along with a designated road or information and navigation purposes only and are not DESIGNATED AREAS. trail to indicate that limited cross-country motor subject to designation under the Forest Service travel Read and understand this map in its entirety. If vehicle use is allowed within a specific distance of management regulation. you have questions, please contact the De Soto that route, solely for the purpose of game retrieval. These designations apply only to National National Forest for clarification. Refer to the Game Retrieval Table for specifics. Forest System roads, National Forest System Road, trail, and area users must comply with this trails, and areas on National Forest System lands. map, as well as all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. Compliance with these rules is the Motorized Trail Access: PROHIBITIONS responsibility of the user. It is prohibited to possess or operate a motor This symbol indicates a trail head for access to a vehicle on National Forest System lands on the motorized route. Not all motorized routes have trail De Soto National Forest other than in accordance heads and those that do may range from primitive to with these designations (36 CFR 261.13). developed. Violations of 36 CFR 261.13 are subject to a fine of up to $5,000 or imprisonment for up to 6 months or both (18 U.S.C. 3571(e)). This prohibition applies regardless of the presence or absence of signs. This map does not display nonmotorized uses, over-snow uses, or other facilities and attractions on the De Soto National Forest. Obtain a forest visitor map for more complete information. Designated roads, trails, and areas may also be subject to temporary, emergency closures, and visitors must comply with signs notifying them of such restrictions. A national forest may issue an order to The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) close a road, trail, or area on a temporary basis to prohibits discrimination in all its programs and protect the life, health, or safety of forest visitors or activities on the basis of race, color, national the natural or cultural resources in these areas. Such origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, temporary and/or emergency closures are consistent marital status, familial status, parental status, with the Travel Management Rule (36 CFR 212.52 religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, (b); 36 CFR 261 subpart B). political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of The designation "road or trail open to all motor an individual's income is derived from any public vehicles" does not supersede vehicle size or weight assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases limits imposed through State traffic law. apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication INFORMATION SOURCES of program information (Braille, large print, IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, CONTACT: De Soto National Forest audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET County Sheriff's Departments: 654 West Frontage Rd Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Forrest 601-544-7800 Wiggins, MS 39577 Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 (601) 528-6160 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. Greene 601-394-2341 De Soto National Forest Web Site: 20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or Harrison 228-865-7060 www.fs.fed.us/r8/mississippi/desoto (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal Jackson 228-762-3063 opportunity provider and employer. National Forests in Mississippi Pearl River 601-795-2241 200 S. Lamar Street Perry 601-964-8461 Suite 500-N, Box 44 Stone 601-928-7251 Jackson, MS 39201-4003 Phone (601) 965-1600 or Dial 911 VICINITY MAP National Forests in Mississippi 78 De Soto Ranger District De Soto National Forest 82 61 45 Motor Vehicle Use Map Index 55 20 Jackson 49 59 De Soto National Forest 98 MAP MAP INDEX 02 MAP INDEX 03 MAP INDEX 05 INDEX 01 29 10 MAP INDEX 04 57 49 MAP INDEX 06 MAP INDEX 07 MAP INDEX 08 MAP INDEX 09 MAP INDEX 10 MAP INDEX 11 57 13 MAP INDEX 12 MAP INDEX 13 MAP INDEX 14 MAP INDEX 15 MAP INDEX 16 MAP INDEX 17 MAP INDEX 18 59 29 MAP INDEX 21 MAP INDEX 19 MAP INDEX 20 MAP INDEX 22 MAP INDEX 23 26 57 49 MAP INDEX 27 MAP INDEX 24 MAP INDEX 25 MAP INDEX 26 MAP INDEX 28 MAP INDEX 29 15 MAP INDEX 31 MAP INDEX 32 MAP INDEX 33 MAP INDEX 34 MAP INDEX 30 MAP INDEX 35 67 53 MAP INDEX 37 MAP INDEX 38 MAP INDEX 39 MAP INDEX 36 49 605 BIG GAME RETRIEVAL CORRIDORS When a big game animal has been legally taken, the individual who legally took the animal may drive or be driven to the downed animal. Under no circumstances may a second vehicle be used to retrieve the animal. The vehicle driven to the animal should be of sufficient capacity that only one trip is necessary. The number of individuals who participate in the retrieval is limited by the vehicle's capacity, and the willingness of others to walk to and from the downed animal. The vehicle used to retrieve the game may be operated off the route up to the distance specified on the MVUM. If the downed game is further than the allowed distance, the vehicle may be driven only the specified distance from the designated route. Within game retrieval corridors, these are closed to motor vehicle use: Powerlines, pipelines, streams, lakes, dams, Botanical and Research Natural Areas, Non-motorized trails.
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