Both editions show color-coded public and private land ownership, roads, water features, points of interest and the township and range lines.
Some maps contain topographic lines, others are planimetric.
It is color-coded to display the many federally administered lands within the state. These maps cover the state of California and are published in a topographic edition. The land forms and elevations are portrayed by contour lines and features such as roads, towns, and water areas are also portrayed. These maps do not indicate land ownership, they should be used in conjunction with the BLM Surface Management Maps. As all maps must be paid for in advance, telephone orders must be covered by the use of Visa, Master Card, or Discover Card.