Sons of The Forest Interactive Map

The Sons of the Forest Map brings the entire island together into one organised view, helping you understand how its creatures, caves, supplies and hidden story elements spread across the world. Since it also serves as a Sons of the Forest Interactive Map, it highlights every major discovery type, from Animals and Plants to Weapons, Points of Interest, Collectibles and essential survival tools. Sons of the Forest has a dense and unpredictable world, and its content ranges from caves full of story-critical gear to dangerous cannibal camps and hidden bunkers. Having every category arranged clearly in one place gives you a better sense of how the island functions, what each area offers and where the most valuable resources tend to appear. Because the map includes so many item types, it becomes easier to explore confidently and stay aware of how much the world still holds.

How to Use the Sons of the Forest Map

  • Animals include Deer, Moose, Oysters, Seagulls, Sharks and Turtles, showing wildlife patterns and helping players understand hunting opportunities.
  • Collectibles such as Artifacts, Blueprints, Books, Emails, Keycards, Laptops and Newspaper Clippings reveal story details and guide narrative progression.
  • Miscellaneous items like the 3D Printer, Action Camera, Binoculars, Clothing, Cross, Flashlight, GPS Marker, Night Vision Goggles, Pickaxe, Rebreather, Shovel, Vehicles and the Wetsuit represent important survival tools and equipment.
  • Plants include Berry Bushes, Herbs and Mushrooms, giving insight into food sources, crafting components and medicinal resources.
  • Points of Interest include Boats, Campsites, Cannibal Camps, Cave Entrances, Cave Exits, Crashed Helicopters, Graves and Spawn Points, helping players understand the island’s structure and features.
  • Supplies include Booze, Cloth, Flares, Food, Meds, Miscellaneous items, Money, Oxygen Tanks, Radios, Rope, Skin Pouches, Supply Crates and Tarps, highlighting locations for resource gathering.
  • Weapons and Armor include Ammo, Explosives, Golden Armor, Guns, Melee Weapons, the Slingshot and Weapon Attachments, helping players plan their combat readiness.

What the Map Can Do

Regional Coverage Overview

The Sons of the Forest Map makes it easier to understand how each region of the island contributes to overall progression. The game blends survival, resource management and hidden lore, so seeing all categories together helps create a clear picture of what the world contains. Animals such as Deer, Moose and Turtles support food gathering and crafting, while Seagulls and Oysters appear near coastal areas and offer useful supplies when exploring shorelines. In addition, collectibles like Artifacts, Emails, Blueprints and Books help reveal the backstory behind the island’s abandoned sites. Keycards and Laptops connect directly to certain progression paths and hidden bunkers, which encourages players to explore deeper structures. Because these categories appear in different regions, understanding their distribution helps players decide where to travel and what priorities to focus on.

Points of Interest offer another important layer. Campsites, Cave Entrances, Cannibal Camps and Crashed Helicopters create anchor points across the island that guide exploration. These areas often contain valuable supplies or clues that support survival and story progression. Meanwhile, Graves and Boats give environmental context that ties into worldbuilding. Supplies such as Meds, Rope, Food and Cloth appear frequently and help players manage day to day crafting. Seeing how these groups are arranged makes the island feel more coherent and informative. The map also organizes general discovery categories like Spawn Points and Misc, which helps players understand how many unique sites exist throughout the game.

Exploration, Progression and Resource Planning

The Sons of the Forest Interactive Map also helps players plan their resource paths more effectively. Many essential tools appear in specific regions, and understanding their placement supports smooth progression. Items such as the Shovel, Rebreather, Night Vision Goggles, Pickaxe and Flashlight open new areas or make certain environments safer. Seeing where these appear helps players avoid missing key upgrades. Furthermore, categories like Weapon Attachments, Guns and Melee Weapons show areas suited for boosting combat potential. Ammunition is spread across various sites, and identifying these locations helps with preparation during more dangerous parts of the game.

Plants form another backbone of survival. Berry Bushes, Herbs and Mushrooms appear in large clusters, and knowing where these groups are located makes it easier to gather food, craft healing items and support longer expeditions. Cannibal Camps also reveal dangerous regions where threats are more common. Recognizing these areas helps players plan safer routes and understand where the island becomes more hostile. Graves, Boats and other thematic locations provide additional narrative depth, showing how different parts of the island were once used. With everything categorized, exploration feels more organized and rewarding.

Near Big Lake in Sons of The Forest
Near Big Lake in Sons of The Forest

Build Strategy and Late Game Value

Weapons and equipment categories support long term strategy. Guns, Melee Weapons, Explosives, Ammo and Weapon Attachments allow players to customize combat according to their playstyle. Golden Armor, for example, highlights a late game item that helps prepare for tougher areas. Supplies like Oxygen Tanks and Tarps appear in specific clusters that help with underwater exploration or base building. Money, Radios and Skin Pouches create opportunities for scavenging and crafting. For players focused on completion, the map’s collectibles such as Artifacts, Keycards, Books and Newspaper Clippings indicate what story elements and lore pieces remain. Seeing these items grouped in one place helps with end game cleanup and offers a satisfying look at the world’s secrets. Overall, the map supports survival, combat, exploration and narrative discovery in a balanced way.

Map Table

Here is a quick overview of a few notable categories in Sons of the Forest.

CategoryExample ItemType
KeycardFacility KeycardCollectible
Cannibal CampCamp StructurePoint of Interest
RebreatherDiving GearEquipment
Golden ArmorArmor PieceWeapon & Armor
Berry BushForage PlantPlant

FAQs

Does this map show every cave entrance and exit
Yes. All Cave Entrances and Cave Exits in the game appear on the full Sons of the Forest Map.

Where can I find important tools
Tools like the Shovel, Rebreather, Pickaxe and Night Vision Goggles are listed under the Miscellaneous category.

Does the map include every plant type
Yes. Berry Bushes, Herbs and Mushrooms are included as part of the Plants category.

Which categories help with resource gathering
Supplies such as Cloth, Food, Rope, Flares, Supply Crates and Tarps highlight key resource locations.

Is this the complete Sons of the Forest Map
Yes. It includes Animals, Collectibles, Points of Interest, Supplies and Weapons across the entire island.

Credit: Sons of The Forest Map by Wand