CalTopo for PC

★ ★ ★ CalTopo Overview

What is CalTopo?

CalTopo for iOS is a mobile app that allows users to plan their backcountry adventures with offline topographic maps and aerial imagery, slope angle shading, viewshed analysis, and real-time SNOTEL and weather data. The app integrates seamlessly with the CalTopo website, allowing real-time syncing with the web application while still having cell service. Users can download mapping layers and maps they have created to guide them on their adventures and sync the record of their journey back to the CalTopo website.

Software Features and Description

1. CalTopo contains tools to plan your backcountry adventures including offline topographic maps and aerial imagery, slope angle shading, viewshed analysis, realtime SNOTEL and weather data, and many more options.

2. The mobile apps integrate seamlessly with the CalTopo website allowing realtime syncing with the web application allowing updates to maps and routes to be passed back and forth (while you still have cell service).

3. If you're traveling off the grid you can download mapping layers and maps that you've created to help guide you on your adventures.

4. CalTopo for iOS extends your adventures from the desktop to the field.

5. When you're back you can sync the record of your journey back to the CalTopo website.

6. No more cumbersome exporting and importing from other apps.

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Download and install CalTopo on your computer

GET Compatible PC App

App	Download	Rating	Maker
CalTopo	Get App ↲	3,918 4.82	CalTopo LLC

Or follow the guide below to use on PC:

Select Windows version:

Windows 10
Windows 11

Install CalTopo app on your Windows in 4 steps below:

Download an Android emulator for PC:
Get either Bluestacks or the Nox App >> . We recommend Bluestacks because you can easily find solutions online if you run into problems while using it. Download Bluestacks PC software Here >> .

Install the emulator:
On your computer, goto the Downloads folder » click to install Bluestacks.exe or Nox.exe » Accept the License Agreements » Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.

Using CalTopo on PC [Windows 10/ 11]:

Open the Emulator app you installed » goto its search bar and search "CalTopo"
The search will reveal the CalTopo app icon. Open, then click "Install".
Once CalTopo is downloaded inside the emulator, locate/click the "All apps" icon to access a page containing all your installed applications including CalTopo.
Now enjoy CalTopo on PC.

Download a Compatible APK for PC

Download	Developer	Rating	Current version
Get APK for PC →	CalTopo LLC	4.82	1.10.15

Download on Windows 11

For Windows 11, check if there's a native CalTopo Windows app here » ». If none, follow the steps below:

To get started, Download the OpenPC software »
- Upon installation, open OpenPC app » goto "Playstore on PC" » click "Configure_Download" button. This will auto-download and install PlayStore on your computer.

To use CalTopo,
- Login to the PlayStore we just installed
- Search for "CalTopo" » then Click "Install".
- CalTopo will now be available on your Windows start-menu.

Minimum requirements	Recommended
8GB RAM SSD Storage Processor: Intel Core i3, AMD Ryzen 3000 Architecture: x64 or ARM64	16GB RAM HDD Storage

Get CalTopo on Apple macOS

Download	Developer	Reviews	Rating
Get Free on Mac	CalTopo LLC	3918	4.82

Download on Android: Download Android

CalTopo functions

- Offline availability of Map Builder Topo, Map Builder Hybrid, Scanned 7.5', and FS Topo maps

- Availability of Marine Charts, FAA Sectionals, NAIP Imagery, Shaded Relief, USFS/NPS Visitor Maps, and Satellite Daily and Weekly Layers

- Overlays available include Contours, Map Builder Overlay, Slope Angle Shading, Parcel Data, Public Lands, Motor Vehicle Use, and Realtime weather and SNOTEL data

- Real-time syncing with the CalTopo website

- LIDAR slope angle shading available on/offline

- Requires Pro subscription for some features such as Weekly High Res layer and Parcel Data.

✔ Pros:

- Provides access to CalTopo's planning and mapping tools on mobile devices

- Allows downloading of map tiles for offline use

☹ Cons:

- Clunky downloading process for map tiles

- Constant loading, reloading, and lag on iPad

- Virtually unusable due to slow panning of the map

- Browser version works better than the app

Top Pcmac Reviews

Love CalTopo

By Woodave (Pcmac user)

But this app appears to be just a wrapper for the website. The only additional feature is downloading map tiles but this is pretty clunky. I think it’s worth splurging for a gaia subscription to use this app in a more functional app.
Practically unusable

By JediMasterSamuelJackson (Pcmac user)

I have an iPad and the constant loading, reloading, and laggy ness of this app is so annoying. this app is a valuable planning and mapping tool but utterly useless in app form.
Sloooowww

By DVChester (Pcmac user)

Virtually unusable - takes way too long to pan the map. The browser version works fine 🤷🏻‍♂️