Forest Inventory Viewer mapping application
The Forest Inventory Viewer mapping application displays information on state-administered lands. The Forest Inventory Viewer interactive maps are based on DNR core GIS (Geographic Information System) data holdings. This help document explains the tools and search methods to view forest inventory information on state-administered lands.
Overview
Initially when you open Forest Inventory Viewer, the viewer is always zoomed out to the statewide extent. Notice that the only features that is visible on the map at the statewide extent is Background Layers—Forest Inventory Index. This layer shows where the
Forestry Inventory data exists in beige-color. You will use this layer as a guide where you can zoom in to view the Forestry Inventory data.As you zoom in further, layer names become darker and features on the map are visible. You will eventually see features on the map, and layer names in the TOC are no longer grayed out.If you want more detailed information, you can switch to one of the layers: Hardwood Forest Types, Conifer Forest Types, Size Class, or Age Class. Click on Refresh button if the map doesn’t refresh or background layers look weird. Notice you can only view one layer under Forest Inventory layer category.
- Available tools
Toolbar

Use this tool to resets the map to show the entire state. 

These tools allow you to zoom in/out or set no zoom at all. Click on the icon and then click in the map on the point that you'd like to recenter on. The icon highlighted in white shows which tool you are using.
Use this tool to refresh the map after making changes in the legend interface.
Use this tool to get information. When selected you can click on a stand "polygon" in the map to retrieve detailed information for that stand. The information is presented in a new browser window.
Use this tool for helpOverview map
Shows you where you are zoomed in. 
Search function
Step 1: Enter the location you are looking for Step 2: Select the type Step 3: Click go button 
- List of types
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Any - any text including forest stand ID and a pair of coordinates- forest stand ID: ID assigned to each forest stand
- syntax: txxxxxwxxxxxxx or txxxxxexxxxxxx
- Examples: t15628w1200235 and t06305e1180040
- Coordinate: a pair of coordinate separated by a space; either in UTM (Zone 15N with NAD83 datum) or latitude/longitude in decimal degree separated by a space
- Syntax: <6-digit UTM X coordinate> < a space> <7-digit UTM Y coordinate>
- Syntax: <Latitude in decimal degree> <a space> <Longitude in decimal degree> **
- Example: 47.905355 -93.333520
USGS map name - USGS topographic map name- Syntax; <name of quad in lower case>

Public land - public land survey (PLS) number: township, range and (optionally) the section- Syntax: TxxxRxxSxx
- Examples: T106R16S5 and t44r16s5.
- List of sub-layers under each category
- There are three group layers/categories in the TOC: Forest inventory, Foreground layers, and Background layers. Each layer/category contain sub-layers when a “plus” sign
Forest Inventory layer/category

Foreground layers/category

Background layers/category

Important! Use Refresh button
if your map is skewed or not reflecting the change that you made
Credits
Forest Inventory Viewer was developed by the DNR using the University of Minnesota
MapServer software.
Questions and comments are welcomed.