[Talk-us] Forest Routes

[Martijn van Exel]

It is worth noting that the current shape file available from USDA seems to be more comprehensive than the forest service roads layer available: https://data.fs.usda.gov/geodata/edw/datasets.php?dsetCategory=transportation <https://data.fs.usda.gov/geodata/edw/datasets.php?dsetCategory=transportation> 

Perhaps the layer was created based on a filtered or older version of this file. I don’t know who maintains it but it may be due for an update.

Martijn

> On Nov 20, 2018, at 9:57 AM, Martijn van Exel <m at rtijn.org> wrote:
> 
> Frederik,
> I don’t remember it being widely discussed / agreed upon.
> When I map these roads I include the FS number (just the number) as a ref, since that is how they are signposted in the field. https://dcasler.com/2011/06/16/owl-creek-pass-getting-there-from-ridgway/ <https://dcasler.com/2011/06/16/owl-creek-pass-getting-there-from-ridgway/> has an example (very bottom image) but other variations of such a sign are common as well.
> The printed maps I have include these numbers as well and generally they are an important guidance instrument when navigating FS terrain.
> Martijn
> 
>> On Nov 20, 2018, at 9:39 AM, Frederik Ramm <frederik at remote.org <mailto:frederik at remote.org>> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi,
>> 
>> apparently you have something in the US called "Forest Routes"
>> 
>> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forest_Highway <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forest_Highway>
>> 
>> which even has its own kind of shield! (Yes I know, there are *many*
>> shields. I've followed the discussions!)
>> 
>> Is there some common understanding of how to map these, if at all? I've
>> looked around a bit and found some roads marked "ref=FS<something>" but
>> these were few and far between.
>> 
>> Bye
>> Frederik
>> 
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