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Sunlight Lake

Cave LakeMoose Lake

Glacier Lake Twin LakesCottonwoodLake

Granite LakeBlue Lake Thunder LakeDruckmiller

Lake Pear LakeRock Lake

Crazy Lake

Smeller Lake

Swamp Lake

Campfire Lake

Kid RoyalMountain

Fairview Peak

RaspberryButte

Iddings PeakCrazy Peak

Big TimberPeak

Granite Peak

Conical Peak

Black Butte

BlackMountain

Sugar LoafMountain

Sunlight Peak

Goat Mountain

Billie ButteDavey Butte

Target Rock

Scab RockMountain

Bear Mountain

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North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83)Universal Transverse Mercator, Zone 12N

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ClydePark

LivingstonBozemanNorris

Emigrant

MammothGardiner

WestYellowstone

Cameron

Ennis BigSky

BigTimber

YellowstoneNational

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LEEMETCALF

WILDERNESS

LEEMETCALF

WILDERNESS

ABSAROKABEARTOOTHWILDERNESS

Helena-Lewis and ClarkNational Forest

CrazyMountains

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Montana 2019

Roads Open to Highway Legal Vehicle Only:These roads are open only to motor vehicles licensed underState law for general operation on all public roads within theState.Roads Open to All Vehicles:These roads are open to all motor vehicles, including smalleroff highway vehicles that may not be licensed for highway use(but not to oversize or overweight vehicles under State trafficlaw).Trails Open to Motorcycles Only:These trails are open only to motorcycles. Sidecars are notpermitted.Trails Open to Wheeled Vehicles 50 inches or Less in Width:These trails are open only to wheeled, motor vehicles lessthan 50 inches in width at the widest point on the vehicle.Seasonal Designation:This symbol, used in conjunction with one of the other road ortrail symbols, indicates that the road or trail is open onlyduring certain portions of the year. Refer to the Seasonal andSpecial Designation Table for further instructions.

Dispersed Camping:

This symbol is used along with a designated road or trail toindicate that limited cross-country motor vehicle use isallowed within 300 feet of that route, solely for the purpose ofdispersed camping.Motorized Trail Access:

This symbol indicates a trail head for access to a motorizedroute. Not all motorized routes have trail heads and those thatdo may range from primitive to developed.

PROHIBITIONS It Is prohibited to possess or operate a motorvehicle on National Forest System lands on theCUSTER GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST other than inaccordance with these designations (36 CFR 261.13).

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 presenceor absence of signs.

This map does not display nonmotorized uses, over-snowuses, or other facilities and attractions on the CUSTERGALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST. Obtain forest visitorinformation from the local national forest office. Designated roads, trails, and areas may also be subject totemporary, emergency closures. As a visitor, you mustcomply with signs notifying you of such restrictions. A nationalforest may issue an order to close a road, trail, or area on atemporary basis to protect the life, health or safety of forestvisitors or the natural or cultural resources in these areas.Such a temporary and/or emergency closures are consistentwith the Travel Management Rule (36 CFR 212.52 (b); 36CFR 261 subpart B). The designation "road or trail open to all motor vehicles"does not supersede State traffic law.

PURPOSE AND CONTENTS OF THIS MAPThe designations shown on this motor vehicle use map(MVUM) were made by the responsible official pursuant to36 CFR 212.51; are effective as of the date on the frontcover of this MVUM; and will remain in effect untilsuperceded by the next MVUM.

Designation of a road, trail, or area for motor vehicle useby a particular class of vehicle under 36 CFR 212.51 shouldnot be interpreted as encouraging or inviting use, or implyingthat the road, trail, or area is passable, actively maintained, orsafe for travel. Motor vehicle designations include parkingalong designated routes and at facilities associated withdesignated routes when it is safe to do so and when notcausing damage to National Forest System resources.Seasonal weather conditions and natural events may renderdesignated roads and trails impassable for extended periods.Designated areas may contain dangerous or impassableterrain. Many designated roads and trails may be passableonly by high-clearance vehicles or four-wheel drive vehicles.Maintenance of designated roads and trails will depend onavailable resources, and many may receive little This motor vehicle use map identifies those roads, trails,and areas designated for the motor vehicle use under 36CFR 212.51 for the purpose of enforcing the prohibition at 36CFR 261.13. This is a limited purpose. The other public roadsare shown for information and navigation purposes only andare not subject to designation under the Forest Service travelmanagement regulation. These designations apply only to National ForestSystem roads, National Forest System trails, and areas onNational Forest System lands.

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America's Great Outdoors

United States Department of AgricultureForest Service

INFORMATION SOURCESCUSTER GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST

SUPERVISOR'S OFFICEP.O. Box 130, 10 E. Babcock Street

Bozeman, MT 59771Phone: (406) 587-6701

(406) 587-6801 (Telephone Device for the Deaf-TDD)Website: www.fs.usda.gov/custergallatin

BOZEMAN RANGER DISTRICT3710 Fallon Street, Suite C

Bozeman, MT 59718Phone: (406) 522-2520 (Voice & TDD)YELLOWSTONE RANGER DISTRICT

5242 Highway 89 SouthLivingston, MT 59047

Phone: (406) 222-1892 (Voice & TDD)GARDINER RANGER DISTRICT

P.O. Box 5, Highway 89 SouthGardiner, MT 59030

Phone: (406) 848-7375 (Voice & TDD)HEBGEN LAKE RANGER DISTRICTP.O. Box 520, 331 Highway 191 North

West Yellowstone, MT 59758Phone: (406) 823-6961 (Voice & TDD)

OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES Operating a motor vehicle on National Forest Systemroads, National Forest System trails, and in areas on NationalForest System lands carries a greater responsibiltiy thanoperating that vehicle in a city or other developed setting. Notonly must you know and follow all applicable traffic laws, youneed to show concern for the environment, as well as otherforest users. The misuse of motor vehicles can lead to thetemporary or permanent closure of any designated road, trail,or area. As a motor vehicle operator, you are also subject toState traffic law, including State requirements for licensing,registration, and operation of the vehicle in question. Motor vehicle use, especially off-highway vehicle use,involves inherent risks that may cause property damage,serious injury, and possibly death to participants. Drivecautiously and anticipate rough surfaces and features,such as snow, mud, vegetation, and water crossingscommon to remote driving conditions. By yourparticipation, you voluntarily assume full responsibility forthese damages, risks, and dangers. Take care at all timesto protect yourself and those under your responsibility. Much of the Custer Gallatin National Forest is remote.Medical assistance may not be readily available. Cellulartelephones do not work in many areas of the Custer GallatinNational Forest. Take adequate food, water, first-aidsupplies, and other equipment appropriate for theconditions and expected weather. ALWAYS REMEMBER TO RESPECT PRIVATE LAND!PROTECT YOUR PRIVILEGE. STAY ON DESIGNATEDROADS AND TRAILS AND IN DESIGNATED AREAS. Read and understand this map in its entirety. If youhave questions please contact the Custer GallatinNational Forest for clarification. As a motor vehicle operator on a National ForestSystem road, trail, or area, you must comply with thismap, as well as all Federal, State, and local laws andregulations. Compliance with these rules is yourresponsibility.

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Trails Open to Motorcyles Only

InterstateOther Public RoadsOther Public Trails

FS CampgroundPeaksForest or Unit BoundaryNational Forest System LandsNon-National Forest System Landswithin the National ForestTownship and Range LinesSection Lines

Dispersed Camping(Use along with road and trail symbols above}

EXPLANATION OF LEGEND ITEMS

Roads Open to Highway Legal VehiclesRoads Open to All Vehicles

Motorized Trailhead

Trails Open to Wheeled Vehicles 50" or Less in Width

Seasonal Designation (See Table)(Use along with road and trail symbols above}It is the responsibility of the user to acquire the current MVUM.

This MVUM shows the National Forest System roads, trailsand areas on National Forest System lands in the Yellowstoneand Bozeman Ranger Districts that are designated for motorvehicle use pursuant to 36 CFR 212.51. This MVUM alsoidentifies the vehicle classes allowed on each route and ineach area; and any seasonal restrictions that apply on thoseroutes and in those areas.

See Helena-Lewis and ClarkMotor Vehicle Use Map

for Motorized Travel Information on Helena-Lewis and Clark NF Roads and Trails

Motor Vehicle Use Maps on the Custer Gallatin National Forest

Bridger / Bangtail Mountains (Back)

Use MapMotor Vehicle

National ForestCuster GallatinCrazy Mountains (Front)

BLANKET STATEMENTS FORTRAVEL MANAGEMENT.

In areas along designated motor vehicle routes where general dispersed camping with motor vehicles is not allowed, a small number of designated dispersed campsites have been markedon-the-ground. In these designated dispersed camp sites, theaccess road to the site and the site itself are only open to motorvehicles during the same season of use indicated for the adjacent road or trail.

There are numerous short designated motor vehicle routesaround the forest that are sometimes too small to display. These routes are signed on the ground wtih route numbers.If they are too small to display on the MVUM, they are notreferenced on the route table. The seasonal restriction forthe short spurs are the same as its adjacent primary accessroute.

On the Custer Gallatin National Forest, designated motorizedTRAILS open to wheeled vehicles less than 50 inches in width,are ONLY open to OHVs and MOTORCYCLES that meet the following criteria: OHVs are defined as: motorized, wheeled trail vehicles that are less than 50 inches in width at the widest point on the vehicle. Motorcycles are defined as: motorized, wheeled trail vehicles that are less than 50 inches in width at the widest point on the vehicle, with a maximum of two wheels in-line with the direction of travel.

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Forest Supervisor, Custer Gallatin National Forest

Lakes and Rivers

This map and other Custer Gallatin National Forest Motor Vehicle Use Maps are available for download at this website:

www.fs.usda.gov/main/custergallatin/maps-pubs

WEBSITE

Crazy MountainsPrimary Public Access Roads

- Shields River Road (FSR 844)- Smith Creek Road (FSR 991)- Porcupine Road- Cottonwood Bench Road- Rock Creek Road North- Big Timber Canyon Road

VICINITY MAP

9.050Porcupine Ibex Trail