Motor Vehicle Use Map Osceola National Forest America’s Great Outdoors Florida • 01 JAN 2014 United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service Southern Region FL ¬«2 5 1 2 3 4 FL 2 FL ¬« FL 6 ¬« ¬«250 US ¤£441 FL 122 6 7 8 9 10 ¬« FL ¬«250 FL ¬«125 FL ¬«250 FL BIG GUM SWAMP 127 WILDERNESS ¬« 11 12 13 14 15 FL ¬«246 FL ¬«229 FL ¬«250 US FL ¤£41 ¬«131 US ¤£441 I-10 I-10 §¨¦ §¨¦I-10 §¨¦ Ocean Pond FL 19 US 16 25A FL 17 18 £90 ¬« ¬«250 ¤ I-75 §¨¦ US FL US ¤£90 10A FL 90 ¬« ¤£ ¬«100 I-10 Pensacola Tallahassee ¨¦§ Jacksonville Osceola National Forest OSCEOLA Motor Vehicle Use Map Index NATIONAL FOREST ¨¦§I-75 VICINITY MAP §¨¦I-4 Orlando ¨¦§I-95 Tampa Fort Lauderdale Naples ¨¦§I-75 2014 Motor Vehicle Use Map THE PURPOSE AND CONTENTS OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS MAP Operating a motor vehicle on National The U.S. Department of Agriculture The designations shown on this motor Forest System roads, National Forest (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all vehicle use map (MVUM) were made by System trails, and in areas on National its programs and activities on the basis the responsible official pursuant to 36 Forest System lands carries a greater of race, color, national origin, age, CFR 212.51; are effective as of the date responsibility than operating that vehicle disability, and where applicable, sex, on the front cover of this MVUM; and will in a city or other developed setting. Not marital status, familial status, parental remain in effect until superceded by next only must you know and follow all status, religion, sexual orientation, year's MVUM. applicable traffic laws, you need to show genetic information, political beliefs, concern for the environment as well as reprisal, or because all or part of an other forest users. The misuse of motor individual's income is derived from any vehicles can lead to the temporary or public assistance program. (Not all ________________________________________ Forest Supervisor, National Forests in Florida permanent closure of any designated prohibited bases apply to all Motor vehicle use, especially off- programs.) Persons with disabilities highway vehicle use, involves inherent who require alternative means for It is the responsibility of the user to risks that may cause property damage, communication of program information acquire the current MVUM.This MVUM serious injury, and possibly death to (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) shows the National Forest System roads, participants. Drive cautiously and should contact USDA's TARGET National Forest System trails, and the anticipate rough surfaces and features Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and areas on National Forest System lands in such as snow, mud, vegetation, and TDD). To file a complaint of the Osceola National Forest that are water crossings common to remote discrimination, write to USDA, Director, designated for motor vehicle use driving conditions. By your Participation, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 pursuant to 36 CFR 212.51. This MVUM you voluntarily assume full responsibility Independence Avenue, S.W., also identifies the vehicle classes allowed for these damages, risks, and dangers. Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call on each route and in each area; and any Take care at all times to protect yourself (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720- seasonal restrictions that apply on those and those under your responsibility. 6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal routes and in those areas. opportunity provider and employer. Much of the Osceola National Forest is remote. Medical assistance may not be Designation of a road, trail, or area for readily available. Cellular telephones do motor vehicle use by a particular class of not work in many areas of the Osceola vehicle under 36 CFR 212.51 should not National Forest. Operators should take be interpreted as encouraging or inviting adequate food, water, first-aid supplies, use or implying that the road, trail, or area and other equipment appropriate for the is passable, actively maintained, or safe conditions and expected weather. for travel. Motor vehicle designations include parking along designated routes and at facilities associated with ALWAYS REMEMBER TO RESPECT designated routes when it is safe to do so PRIVATE LAND! PROTECT YOUR and when not causing damage to PRIVILEGE. STAY ON DESIGNATED National Forest System resources. ROADS, TRAILS, AND IN DESIGNATED Seasonal weather conditions and natural AREAS. events may render designated roads and Read and understand this map in its trails impassable for extended periods. entirety. If you have questions, please Designated areas may contain dangerous contact the Osceola National Forest for or impassable terrain. Many designated clarification. roads and trails may be passable only by high-clearance vehicles or four-wheel- As a motor vehicle operator on a drive vehicles. Maintenance of National Forest System road, trail, or designated roads and trails will depend area, you must comply with this map, as on available resources, and many may well as all Federal, State, and local laws VICINITY MAP receive little maintenance. and regulations. Compliance with these rules is your responsibility. Jacksonville This motor vehicle use map identifies I-10 Tallaha§¨¦ssee those roads, trails, and areas designated Pensacola OSCEOLA for the motor vehicle use under 36 CFR NATIONAL FOREST 212.51 for the purpose of enforcing the I-75 prohibition at 36 CFR 261.13. This is a §¨¦ VICINITY MAP ¦§¨I-4 limited purpose. The other public roads Orlando are shown for information and navigation purposes only and are not subject to Tampa §¨¦I-95 Fort These designations apply only to Lauderdale National Forest System roads, National Naples Forest System trails, and areas on National Forest System lands. §¨¦I-75 2014 Motor Vehicle Use Map EXPLANATION OF LEGEND ITEMS PROHIBITIONS Roads Open to Highway Legal Vehicles Only: It is prohibited to possess or operate a motor vehicle on National These roads are open only to motor vehicles Forest System lands on the Osceola licensed under State law for general operation National Forest other than in on all public roads within the State. accordance with these designations Roads Open to All Vehicles: (36 CFR 261.13). Violators of 36 CFR 261.13 are These roads are open to all motor vehicles, subject to a fine of up to $5,000, including smaller off-highway vehicles that may imprisonment for up to 6 months or both not be licensed for highway use (but not to (18 U.S.C. 3571(e)). This prohibition oversize or overweight vehiclesunder State applies regardless of the presence or traffic law). absence of signs. Other Public Roads and Trails: This map does not display Interstate nonmotorized uses, over-snow uses, or Highways, U.S., State other facilities and attractions on the Other Public Roads Osceola National Forest. Obtain forest Other Public Trails visitor information from the local national These symbols are used to show routes the forest office. Forest Service does not have jurisdiction over and has not designated formotorized Designated roads, trails, and areas use. These symbols are part of the reference may also be subject to temporary, layers showing connections to towns and emergency closures. As a visitor, you cities outside the forest boundary. must comply with signs notifying you of such restrictions. A national forest may issue an order to close a road, trail, or area on a temporary basis to protect the life, health, or safety of forest visitors or the natural or cultural resources in these areas. Such temporary and/or emergency closures are consistent with the Travel Management Rule (36 CFR 212.52 (b), 36 CFR 261 subpart B). The designation "road or trail open to all motor vehicles" does not supersede vehicle size or weight limits imposed through State traffic law. INFORMATION SOURCES Osceola National Forest (District Office) U.S. Highway 90, P.O. Box 70 Sanderson, FL 32087 (850) 752-2577 The Depot Visitor Center 5892 N. CR231 Sanderson, Florida 32087 (386) 752-0147 National Forest in Florida Website: www.fs.fed.us/r8/florida/ IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, CONTACT: Baker County 904-259-2861 Columbia County 386-719-2026 or Dial 911 Motor Vehicle Use Map 2014 MAP INDEX 1 82°43'20"W TOWER ECHO LS CO CO LUMBIA CO US 441 OSCEOLA T IC TR IS D BOUNDARY R RANGE -F 291 2 91 -E N " 5 ' N 2 " 3 5 ' ° 2 0 3 3 ° 0 3 28 7-A H - 1 9 2 7 8 2 2 8 7 0 FL 1 6 287-B 2 9 US 1 - 441 I -C 287 H - 1 9 2 BENTON TOWER 82°43'20"W FS-873-805 North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83) Benton StatePlane, Florida Zone North, FIPS 0903 Legend Adjacent Map Pages Roads Open to All Forest or Unit Vehicles, Yearlong Boundary Roads Open to Lakes and Rivers Highway Legal Swamp/Marsh Vehicles Only, 01 02 National Forest Yearlong System Lands Interstate Non- National Forest 06 07 State or US Highway System Lands within 0 0.5 1 Other Public Roads the National Forest Miles Hiking Trail Lookout Motor Vehicle Use Map 2014 MAP INDEX 2 82°36'15"W O O C C S H L C O N ECHOLS H I L CO C C CO E LUMBIA CO CLINCH CO COLUMBIA CO WATSON LINE 29120 OSCEOLA T IC TR 291-M IS D 1 29 2 NDARY 7 BOU 4 275 274 27502 ER 29 A RANG 29 1 - 1 -G 75 -F 2 1-F 29 27502 29109 2 2 91- 91 G -E 0 274 11 291-E 8 2 2 9 N 1 281 " 5 ' N 2 " 9 3 5 ' 8 2 ° 2 2 8 0 3 3 1 F ° - - 0 2 29106 G 1 8 3 1 7 8 2 8 2 2 2 87 8 -A 7 0 3 281-E C -D 291- 291 H PINHOOK SWAMP - 1 -C 91 2 PURCHASE UNIT 9 2 9 2 1 7 8 2 289 2 8 7 0 1 2 291-B 9 287-B 2 9 0 9 A 1 - 1 1 9 0 8 8 - 2 1 I 2 2 8 -D 9 -C 87 287 2 H 291-A 27902 - 1 2 9 0 2 1 9 279 7 2 8 2 2 7 9 82°36'15"W FS-873-805 North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83) StatePlane, Florida Zone North,