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OF THIS MAP Roads Open to All Vehicles 4020000 4020000 America's Great Outdoors Great America's The designations shown on this motor vehicle use map (MVUM) were made by the responsible official pursuant to 36 CFR 212.51; are effective as of the date on the front ! ! ! Dispersed Camping, Both Sides cover of this MVUM; and will remain in effect until ! ! ! (See table for DC information) superseded by next year's MVUM.

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It is the responsibility of the user to acquire the current Highways, US, State MVUM.This MVUM shows the National Forest System roads, National Forest System trails, and the areas on National Forest System lands in the Kiowa and Rita 70333 Blanca National that are designated for motor Short Route Identifier vehicle use pursuant to 36 CFR 212.51. This MVUM also identifies the vehicle classes allowed on each route and in each area; and any seasonal restrictions that apply on 9" FS Campground those routes and in those areas. Kiowa National Grassland3 9 P! Designation of a road, trail, or area for motor vehicle use " by a particular class of vehicle under 36 CFR 212.51 5 Picnic Area LakeRock Rd

should not be interpreted as encouraging or inviting use or Craft Ranch Rd Ranch Craft implying that the road, trail, or area is passable, actively Chateau Rd maintained, or safe for travel. Motor vehicle designations ]" Information Site MillsMap 1 of 2 Unit include parking along designated routes and at facilities associated with designated routes when it is safe to do so 36°15'0"N and when not causing damage to National Forest System ) Peaks resources. Seasonal weather conditions and natural 36°15'0"N events may render designated roads and trails impassable

for extended periods. Designated areas may contain National Cibola Forest or Unit Boundary dangerous or impassable terrain. Many designated roads Rawhide Rd

and trails may be passable only by high-clearance vehicles

National Grasslands National or four-wheel-drive vehicles. Maintenance of designated

roads and trails will depend on available resources, and National Forest System Lands Gladstone Rd

Kiowa and Rita Blanca Rita and Kiowa many may receive little maintenance. 4010000 4010000

This motor vehicle use map identifies those roads, trails, Use Map Use and areas designated for the motor vehicle use under 36 Non-National Forest System Lands CFR 212.51 for the purpose of enforcing the prohibition at within the National Forest

36 CFR 261.13. This is a limited purpose. The other public Colfax Co

Colfax Co roads are shown for information and navigation purposes Sugar Loaf Rd Motor Vehicle Motor Political Boundary K100 HA-200 only and are not subject to designation under the Forest K101C Service travel management regulation. ± Mora Co Harding Co These designations apply only to National Forest UnionCo System roads, National Forest System trails, and areas Lakes and Rivers on National Forest System lands. 0 0.5 1 2 3 K101B Rock ) Miles Sugarloaf Mountain Lake Rd Lake Rock Abbott K98 Lake VICINITY MAP EXPLANATION OF LEGEND

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Roads Open to All Vehicles: K103AB Union Co

These roads are open to all motor vehicles, including smaller Harding Co

Craft Ranch Rd Ranch Craft K104 HA-800 off-highway vehicles that may not be licensed for highway Harding Co PROHIBITIONS use (but not to oversize or overweight vehicles under State traffic law). K117 Harding Co K117 K146 K121C

It Is prohibited to possess or operate a motor vehicle Mora Co on National Forest System lands on the Kiowa and Rita Dispersed Camping: 3 9 K106A HA-1911 K121E P! HA-2515 Blanca National Grasslands other than in accordance ! ! ! ! ! ! Dispersed Camping Both Sides INFORMATION SOURCES with these designations (CFR 261.13) This symbol is used along with a designated road or trail K118 to indicate limited cross-country motor vehicle use within For National Information Violators of 36 CFR 261.13 are subject to a fine of up K106 a specific distance of that route, solely for the purpose Contact: to $5,000, imprisonment for up to 6 months, or both (18 of dispersed camping. The dots indicate where this activity K128 K118C U.S.C. 3571(e)).This prohibition applies regardless of the K107 Kiowa and Rita Blanca National Grasslands is permitted. Refer to the Dispersed Camping Table 714 Main Street presence or absence of signs. Brockman Rd for specifics. 4000000 4000000 Clayton, NM 88415 (575) 374-9652 This map does not display nonmotorized uses, over- ) Spear Hills http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/cibola/about-forest/ snow uses, or other facilities and attractions on the Kiowa districts/?cid=fsbdev3_065702 and Rita Blanca National Grasslands. Obtain grassland K142A K128 Cibola National Forest Supervisor's Office visitor information from the local office. Other Public Roads and Trails: K96 2113 Osuna Road NE Interstate 36°7'30"N Albuquerque, NM 87113-4650 Designated roads, trails and areas may also be subject Highways, U.S., State (505) 346-3900 www.fs.fed.us/r3/cibola to temporary, emergency closures. As a visitor, you must Other Public Roads 36°7'30"N Emergency Assistance: comply with signs notifying you of such restrictions. A Other Public Trails Payton national forest may issue an order to close a road, trail or These symbols are used to show routes the Forest Service Fluhman Rd Case Rd Fluhman Rd Lake Fluhman Rd In the event of emergency call 911 area on a temporary basis to protect the life, health, or does not have jurisdiction over and has not designated for safety of forest visitors or the natural or cultural resources motorized use. These symbols are part of the reference layers For Search and Rescue: in these areas. Such a temporary and/or emergency showing connections to towns and cities outside the forest

New Mexico State Police closures are consistent with the Travel Management Rule boundary. Rd Ranch Shaw (505) 841-9256 (36 CFR 212.52 (b), 36 CFR 261 subpart B). K128A Dept. of Public Safety K109B (512) 424-2000 Case Rd K116B Highway Patrol The designation "road or trail open to all motor (405) 425-2424 vehicles" does not supersede State traffic law. Short Route Identifier:

For County Law Enforcement: 70333 Rd Freeman Felten Rd Felten Mora County Sheriff NM This symbol is used for roads that are too short to show a K124B K125C (575) 387-2222 K125B K110 K111C K116C symbol type on the map. The symbol contains the number K125 Harding County Sheriff NM Craft Ranch Rd (575) 673-2231 of the road or trail. Users should refer to the corresponding K92A K88A Union County Sheriff NM number in the Short Route Table for designation information. K92A K92 Mills (575) 374-2583 K110A Canadian River Cimarron County Sheriff OK Cochran K130A (580) 544-2020

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Dallam County Sheriff TX Mills Canyon Rd Shaw Ranch Rd (806)244-2313 ! K129

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Operating a motor vehicle on National Forest System MILLS K603 ! K112A roads, National Forest System trails, and in areas on CANYON 9" ! K604 National Forest System lands carries a greater ! K87D ! K131A ! responsibility than operating that vehicle in a city or other K601

developed setting. Not only must you know and follow all K127A applicable traffic laws, you need to show concern for the Chicosa

K600 Rd Lake Chicosa environment as well as other forest users. The misuse of Lake motor vehicles can lead to the temporary or permanent K127 3 9 closure of any designated road, trail, or area. As a motor K87C P! Big Chicosa !120 vehicle operator, you are also subject to State traffic law, K87A P Dry Lake including State requirements for licensing, registration,

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K87B! ! K87 Motor vehicle use, especially off-highway vehicle use, ! 120 involves inherent risks that may cause property damage, Emplazado Rd P! serious injury, and possibly death to participants. Drive cautiously and anticipate rough surfaces and features, such as snow, mud, vegetation, and water crossings Gibson Dry Lake common to remote driving conditions. By your Lake 36°0'0"N participation, you voluntarily assume full responsibility for Emplazado Rd these damages, risks, and dangers. Take care at all times 36°0'0"N to protect yourself and those under your responsibility.

Much of the Kiowa and Rita Blanca National Grasslands are remote. Medical assistance may not be Valley readily available. Cellular telephones do not work in many Lake areas of the Kiowa and Rita Blanca National Grasslands. Take adequate food, water, first-aid supplies, and other Canadian River Travel and recreate with minimum impact. equipment appropriate for the conditions and expected weather. Respect the environment and the rights of P!120 others. ALWAYS REMEMBER TO RESPECT PRIVATE LAND! PROTECT YOUR PRIVILEGE. STAY ON Educate yourself plan and prepare before you DESIGNATED ROADS AND TRAILS AND IN DESIGNATED AREAS. go. 3980000 3980000

Allow for future use of the outdoors by leaving it Read and understand this map in its entirety. If you have questions, please contact the Kiowa and Rita Blanca better than you found it. National Grasslands for clarification. Discover the rewards of responsible recreation. As a motor vehicle operator on a National Forest System road, trail, or area you must comply with this map, For more information on Tread Lightly!, go to as well as all Federal, State, and local laws and www.treadlightly.org or call 1-800-966-9900. regulations. Compliance with these rules is your Roy responsibility.

Motor vehicle use off of forest roads and trails for the purpose of dispersed P!120 camping is permitted on National Forest The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) System lands for up to either 150 feet or prohibits discrimination in all its programs 300 feet from the centerline of the road and activities on the basis of race, color, segments shown with the Dispersed national origin, age, disability, and where Camping symbol except where the Routes Too Short to Be Seen Clearly on the Map applicable, sex, marital status, familial corridor is designated along only one Route Number Route Designation Length in Miles status, parental status, religion, sexual side of the road. The corridor width for K601 0.33 orientation, genetic information, political each designated route is shown in the K603 Road Open to All Vehicles 0.06 beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an Dispersed Camping table. P!3 9 individual's income is derived from any K90AA 0.36 public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Motor vehicles may be parked within Dispersed Camping Persons with disabilities who require one vehicle length from the edge of the Route Distance / Side Beginning End Mile alternative means for communication of road surface when it is safe to do so Vehicle Type Dates Allowed Number of Road Mile Post Post program information (Braille, large print, without causing damage to NFS 35°52'30"N audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's resources or facilities, unless Mora Co Harding Co K604 150' either side Entire route TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice 35°52'30"N prohibited by state law, a traffic sign, or 3970000 K87B 1.33 2.2 3970000 and TDD). To file a complaint of an order (36 CFR261.54). discrimination, write to USDA, Director, K90 Same as permitted Same as permitted 0.3 0.35 Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence K90 300' either side on road on road 2.46 2.54 Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250- Motorized vehicle use off designated 9410, or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) roads for the purpose of game retrieval K90 2.6 2.8 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal is not permitted on the Kiowa and Rita K90A Entire route opportunity provider and employer. Blanca National Grasslands.

There are no areas open to cross country motorized uses on the Kiowa and Rita Blanca National Grasslands. 550000 104°22'30"W 560000 104°15'0"W 570000 104°7'30"W 580000 590000104°0'0"W North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83) FS-873-3035 Projection and 10,000-meter grid: Universal Transverse Mercator, zone 13N