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United States Department of Agriculture of Department States United 900000 910000 920000 930000 PURPOSE AND CONTENTS 132°22'30"W 132°15'0"W 132°7'30"W 132°0'0"W 131°52'30"W Service Forest Forest Legend OF THIS MAP 12 20 01 JAN Alaska Roads Open to All Vehicles Loop The designations shown on this motor vehicle use map Airport are effective as of the date on the front cover and will Map 1 Wrangell Ranger District rs oo Outd Great a's ic r me A Trails Open to Vehicles 50" or Less in Width remain in effect until superseded by the next year's motor DISTRICT vehicle use map. It is the responsibility of the user to Highways, US, State, County RANGER Virginia Lake OFFICE Spur Road Picture Here Picture acquire the current MVUM. This map shows the National ]" Other Public Roads Legend Forest System roads, National Forest System trails, and Stikine-LeConte the areas on National Forest System lands in the East Pass 70333 Short Route Identifier Wilderness Wrangell District Boundary WRANGELL RANGER DISTRICT that are designated for Wrangell Put motor vehicle use pursuant to 36 CFR 212.51. This map !E Motorized Trailhead 22515 Wilderness also contains a list of those designated roads, trails, and !E areas that enumerate the types of vehicles that are Mill Creek 9" FS Campground Trail allowed on each route and in each area and any seasonal restrictions that apply on those routes and in those areas. " Information Site ± ] S943 East Pass 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, Forest or Unit Boundary or to imply that the road, trail, or area is passable, actively Zimovia Strait maintained, or safe for travel. Motor vehicle designations National Forest System Lands ZIMOVIA HIGHWAY Map 2 include parking along designated routes and at facilities C Eastern Passage UN AN associated with designated routes when it is safe to do so IT A Non-National Forest System Lands ED DA and when not causing damage to National Forest System S within the National Forest TA resources. Seasonal weather conditions and natural TE events may render designated roads and trails impassable S for extended periods. Designated areas may contain Lakes and Salt Water dangerous or impassable terrain. Many designated roads Map 1 and trails may be passable only by high-clearance Zarembo vehicles or four-wheel drive vehicles. Maintenance of Island designated roads and trails will depend on available EXPLANATION OF LEGEND ITEMS Wrangell resources, and many may receive little maintenance. Island This motor vehicle use map identifies those roads, Roads Open to All Vehicles: trails, and areas designated for the motor vehicle use 510000 510000 Roads open to all motor vehicles, including smaller off Etolin under 36 CFR 212.51 for the purpose of enforcing the 50055 Island prohibition at 36 CFR 261.13. This is a limited purpose. highway vehicles that may not be licensed for highway use er District er ng Ra ll ge an Wr The other public roads are shown for information and (not to oversize or overweight vehicles under State traffic law). navigation purposes only and are not subject to Madan Bay Forest l na Natio ss ga Ton designation under the Forest Service travel management Trails Open to Vehicles 50"or Less in Width: regulation. South 6259 50051 Etolin These designations apply only to National Forest Trails open only to motor vehicles less than 50 inches in Island System roads, National Forest System trails, and width at the widest point on the vehicle. Wilderness areas on National Forest System lands. Use Map Use PROHIBITIONS Other Public Roads and Trails: 50051 56°22'30"N Highways, U.S., State, County 50052 It Is prohibited to possess or operate a motor See Maps 1 and 2 for specific roads, trails, icle eh Motor V Motor 56°22'30"N vehicle on National Forest System lands on the Other Public Roads 6259 WRANGELL RANGER DISTRICT other than in and area designated for motor vehicle use. Used to show routes not designated for motorized use by CHANNEL IS. accordance with these designations (36 CFR 261.13). Motor vehicle use is prohibited in all other areas. the Forest Service. Part of the reference layers showing Violations of 36 CFR 261.13 are subject to a fine of up connections to towns and cities outside the forest S943 to $5,000 or imprisonment for up to 6 months or both (18 boundary. 50054 U.S.C. 3571(e)). This prohibition applies regardless of the EARL WEST presence or absence of signs. Short Route Identifier: MARINE ACCESS This map does not display nonmotorized uses, over- 70333 50050 FACILITY 6259 50060 50054 VICINITY MAP snow uses, or other facilities and attractions on the WRANGELL RANGER DISTRICT. Obtain forest visitor Used for roads that are too short to show a symbol type Pats LOWER on the map. The symbol has a route number attached to Lake SALAMANDER 6265 information from the local National Forest Office. 6250 Southeast Alaska a leader line pointing to the physical location of that route. CAMPGROUND ! Yakutat Tongass National Forest Designated roads, trails, and areas may also be subject to Users should refer to the corresponding number in the 9" temporary, emergency closures, and visitors must comply short route table for designation information. PATS 50060 with signs notifying them of such restrictions. A national forest MARINE ACCESS FACILITY may issue an order to close a road, trail, or area on a Roads Too Short to Be Seen Clearly on the Map 50049 50050 Highbush ! temporary basis to protect the life, health or safety of forest 50040 Juneau Length Lake visitors or the natural or cultural resources in these areas. 50022 Such a temporary and/or emergency closures are consistent Road Number Route Designation in Feet Wrangell 50041 with the Travel Management Rule (36 CFR 212.52 (b); 36 Ranger District 50029 - Yunshookuh Loop Road Open to All ! ZIMOVIA HIGHWAY Sitka F CFR 261 subpart B). Petersburg ! Campground Vehicles 523 The designation "road or trail open to all motor vehicles" 6265 6265 ! 500000 500000 Wrangell does not supersede State traffic law. 50049 - Lower Road Open to All 6265 Salamander Camground Vehicles 709 ± OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES S943 ! Operating a motor vehicle on National Forest System 6265 Ketchikan Motorized Trail Access: roads, National Forest System trails, and in areas on National 6267 50016 Forest System lands carries a greater responsibility than !E 6263 ETOLIN 9" 50024 Blake Channel operating that vehicle in a city or other developed setting. Not 6267 This symbol indicates a trailhead for access to a motorized YUNSHOOKUH LOOP INFORMATION SOURCES only must you know and follow all applicable traffic laws, but CAMPGROUND you need to show concern for the environment as well as route. Not all motorized routes have trailheads and those ISLAND Emergency other forest users. The misuse of motor vehicles can lead to that do may range from primitive to developed. 50029 the temporary or permanent closure of any designated road, 6270 Emergency Services...........911 trail, or area. As a motor vehicle operator, you are also Coast Guard........1-800-478-5555 subject to State traffic law, including State requirements for licensing, registration, and operation of the vehicle in 6271 6273 Wrangell Police Department....(907) 874-3304 question. 50003 Motor vehicle use, especially off-highway vehicle use, 6277 Information involves inherent risks that may cause property damage, 50033 6260 serious injury, and possibly death to participants. Drive 6267 Long cautiously and anticipate rough surfaces and features, such Lake Wrangell Ranger District 50035 525 Bennett Street as snow, mud, vegetation, and water crossings common to 6270 remote driving conditions. By your participation, you Wrangell, AK 99929 voluntarily assume full responsibility for these damages, risks, (907) 874-2323 and dangers. Take care at all times to protect yourself and WRANGELL ISLAND www.fs.fed.us/r10/tongass/districts/wrangell those under their responsibility. Much of the WRANGELL RANGER DISTRICT is remote. 56°15'0"N Medical assistance may not be readily available. Cellular Tongass National Forest 6296 6275 648 Mission Street telephones do not work in many areas of the WRANGELL RANGER DISTRICT. Take adequate food, water, first aid 56°15'0"N 6270 Federal Building 6267 supplies, and other equipment appropriate for the conditions Ketchikan, AK 99901 50001 and expected weather. 6299 (907) 225-3101 ALWAYS REMEMBER TO RESPECT PRIVATE LAND! (907) 228-6222 TTY PROTECT YOUR PRIVILEGE. STAY ON DESIGNATED 6270 www.fs.fed.us/r10/tongass ROADS AND TRAILS AND IN DESIGNATED AREAS. Thoms Lake Read and understand this map in its entirety. If you have Forest Service Law Enforcement questions please contact the WRANGELL RANGER 490000 490000 (907) 874-7510 DISTRICT for clarification. 6276 BLAKE ISLAND As a motor vehicle operator on a National Forest System 6299 Alaska State Trooper....(907) 874-3215 road, trail, or area, you must comply with this map, as well as Fools Inlet all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. Compliance with these rules is your responsibility. Zimovia Strait 6299 DISTRICT-WIDE TRAVEL 50002 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the MANAGEMENT STATEMENT basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, A n i t a B a y parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or Dispersed Camping: Motor vehicle use part of an individual's income is derived from any public off of designated routes up to 100 feet assistance program.