Hand holding cellphone with map of Public Land Survey System in Farmington New Mexico area on the screen and sun on horizon.

Nevada Georeferenced PDF Maps

Heading out for a remote adventure?  Nevada has many georeferenced PDF maps organized by the managing office and units. 

Georeferenced maps are compatible with any georeferenced map mobile application.

What is a Georeferenced Map?

Georeferenced maps are files with location coordinates embedded. These PDF maps are designed for use on your GPS-enabled mobile device and can be displayed on any PDF reader. 

When viewed in an installed mobile map application, each map is designed so that your location can be displayed on screen in real time. Your location will be a colored dot on the map.

Using an app to read the map, you can now navigate using your mobile device’s GPS even without cellular reception. There are a variety of georeferenced PDF apps available for Apple and Android devices. 

These maps can also be printed or viewed without using a mobile application.

How to Get Started
  • Install and familiarize yourself with a mobile phone application for georeferenced maps. Consult the mobile apps instructions before your trip.
  • Download the map onto your device prior to being in an area that may not have data coverage. (Message and data rates may apply.)
  • Ensure Location Services is enabled for the mobile map application being used on your mobile device.
Tips
  • In areas with no cellular reception, phone battery life significantly decreases. Utilizing airplane mode or putting your device in airplane mode will greatly improve battery life and will not interfere with GPS tracking.
  • Like all GPS technology, the accuracy of your device will be compromised by close proximity to tall cliff walls and slot canyons.
  • The BLM has several georeferenced maps on the AVENZA application store. File sizes for maps obtained from the AVENZA app are typically much larger than the PDFs below. They recommend users connect to a WiFi network when downloading.  

Looking for other types of maps? Check out our Frequently Requested Maps.
 

Ely District

Basin and Range National Monument

Bristlecone Field Office

Southern Nevada District

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area

Big Dune

 

Georeferenced maps are not a substitute for proper preparation and knowledge to travel on public lands. Please check with a local BLM field office for the most up to date information and conditions.

Disclaimer:  No warranty is made by the Bureau of Land Management as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of these data for individual or aggregate use with other data. Original data were compiled from various sources. This information may not meet National Map Accuracy Standards. These products was developed through digital means and may be updated without notification. The information displayed on these maps should be used for graphic display only. For official land status information, refer to Cadastral Survey plats, Master Title Plats, and land status case-files.