Data Sources & Legal

Government data attribution and disclaimer

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER

Obsession GPS Tracker is an independent application and is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any government agency, including but not limited to the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, or U.S. Geological Survey.

This app uses publicly available government data to help users understand land permissions. Always verify information with local authorities before engaging in any activities.

Government Data Sources

Land ownership and permission data in Obsession GPS Tracker is derived from the following official U.S. government sources:

Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

The official national inventory of protected areas in the United States. Includes federal, state, and local protected lands.

usgs.gov

National Forest System Lands

U.S. Forest Service (USFS)

Boundaries and management data for National Forests, Grasslands, and other USFS-administered lands.

fs.usda.gov

Public Land Survey System (PLSS)

Bureau of Land Management (BLM)

Cadastral survey data and public land boundaries for BLM-managed lands.

blm.gov

National Park Boundaries

National Park Service (NPS)

Official boundaries and land status data for National Parks, Monuments, and Historic Sites.

nps.gov

National Wildlife Refuge System

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

Boundaries and management data for National Wildlife Refuges and Wetland Management Districts.

fws.gov

Other Data Sources

Trail Network Data

OpenStreetMap Contributors

Trail locations and attributes from the collaborative OpenStreetMap project. © OpenStreetMap contributors.

openstreetmap.org

Map Tiles & Basemaps

Mapbox

Satellite imagery and map tiles provided by Mapbox. © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap.

mapbox.com

Data Accuracy Notice

While we strive to keep data current and accurate, land ownership and regulations can change. This app is for informational purposes only. Users should:

  • • Verify land status with local agencies before visiting
  • • Check for temporary closures or restrictions
  • • Obtain required permits before engaging in activities
  • • Respect private property and posted signs

Questions or Corrections?

If you notice inaccurate data or have questions about our sources, please contact us:

support@obsessiontracker.com