County maps are helpful in finding backroads and they provide other useful information. U.S. Geological Survey maps are available locally from sporting goods and book stores and from USGS Map Sales, Box 25286, Denver, CO 80225. FLTC maps indicate county boundaries and topographic quadrangle map names to assist you in acquiring the correct county or topographic map. The FLT System is not indicated on any current USGS maps. Normally, all trailheads and trail road crossings are marked with a one-foot square yellow sign with a green FLT logo.
Some locations use various size and shape wooden board signs.
Other locations are marked with 3-inch white or orange disks with the FLT logo. Blazes are visible when traveling in either direction. Normally, when you are at one blaze, you can see the next blaze further down the Trail. On some roads and well-defined Trail the blazes may be a little farther apart. Trail that is not blazed on roads is usually noted on FLTC maps.