Published by Mappendix Limited on 2023-04-18
What is Topo Maps?
The Topo Maps app allows users to view over 70,000 Natural Resources Canada 1:50,000 and USGS 1:24,000 topographical maps on their iPhone or iPod touch. It is ideal for hiking and other backcountry activities. The app includes maps for Canada, the contiguous US, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Users can locate the maps they need on the satellite view and search for over a million towns, peaks, lakes, parks, and other features. The app also allows users to mark waypoints, import and export waypoint files in GPX, KML, and CSV formats, and measure distances and bearings.
1. The Maps: This app uses high-quality scans of the traditional USGS and NRCan topographic maps which have been the definitive resource for hikers and other backcountry users for many years.
2. * View over 70,000 Natural Resources Canada 1:50,000 and USGS 1:24,000 topographical maps on your iPhone or iPod touch.
3. In the U.S., this app does not use the new "US Topo" maps because they do not show hiking trails and lack other details: please see the web site for more details.
4. We have many ideas for additional features to add to future versions of this app; if you have ideas or other questions or comments, contact details can be found on the website, The website also has more screenshots and other information.
5. * Includes Canada (at 1:50,000), the contiguous US (at 1:24,000), Alaska (at 1:24,000 and 1:63,360), Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
6. Downloading: US maps are around 8 MB in size and download in a few seconds on a typical home broadband connection.
7. * Search by name for over a million towns, peaks, lakes, parks and other features.
8. * No network connection is needed once the maps have been installed.
9. * Locate the maps you need on the satellite view.
10. - iPad owners, please see the app "Topo Maps for iPad".
11. * Ideal for hiking and other backcountry activities.
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Or follow the guide below to use on PC:
Select Windows version:
Install Topo Maps app on your Windows in 4 steps below:
Download a Compatible APK for PC
Download | Developer | Rating | Current version |
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Get APK for PC → | Mappendix Limited | 4.31 | 1.19 |
Get Topo Maps on Apple macOS
Download | Developer | Reviews | Rating |
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Get $7.99 on Mac | Mappendix Limited | 124 | 4.31 |
Download on Android: Download Android
- View over 70,000 Natural Resources Canada 1:50,000 and USGS 1:24,000 topographical maps
- Ideal for hiking and other backcountry activities
- Map downloads are free
- Includes maps for Canada, the contiguous US, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands
- Locate maps on the satellite view
- Search for over a million towns, peaks, lakes, parks, and other features
- No network connection needed once maps are installed
- Mark waypoints
- Import and export waypoint files in GPX, KML, and CSV formats
- See coordinates in NAD27 or WGS84 degrees, degrees minutes and seconds, UTM, or MGRS formats
- Measure distances and bearings
- Use hill shading to make terrain stand out
- Download maps using cellular data or WiFi
- Visit the website for complete instructions and additional features
- Excellent map resolution and stitching
- Maps are stored on the phone, making it usable even without data range
- Ability to drop waypoint pins at current or other locations
- Ability to link maps together and zoom in for detail
- Low power consumption
- Does not show your track like some other GPS devices
- Maps are dated and may not be up to date on roads or other features
This is the topo app for backcountry
My favorite app all time
The reason I bought a $700 iPad
Best app for US topos