Best Topographic Apps

Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping

GPS Navigation & Trail Maps

Free

Navigate any terrain with offline GPS maps, even without cell service. Explore a vast Map Store for hiking, biking, and travel, or import your own custom maps. Record tracks, add notes, and identify your location precisely.

Topographic Maps & Trails

USGS Topo Map & Hiking Trails

$4.99

Access detailed USGS topographic maps and satellite imagery for offline use. Track your hikes with distance, elevation, and calorie data. View various data themes like trails, hydrography, and land cover.

Topo GPS - Topographic maps

Plan and follow gpx routes

Free

Transform your device into a powerful GPS with detailed topographic maps for offline use. Plan, record, and follow routes for various outdoor activities. Access detailed maps and route management features without needing an expensive dedicated device.

Acres: Land Data & Parcel Maps

Property lines & owner info

Free

Easily discover property lines, owner information, and land for sale. Features include offline maps, 3D terrain visualization, route tracking, and the ability to save and share custom maps. Access detailed land data like soil composition, elevation, and historical imagery.

Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps

Hiking, Overlanding, Camping

Free

Discover trails, campsites, and routes with detailed topographic maps and GPS navigation. Plan your adventures with offline maps, weather updates, and distance tracking. Explore hiking, off-roading, camping, and skiing with this comprehensive outdoor companion.

Guru Maps - Offline Navigation

GPS Route Planner & Tracker

Free

Navigate the world without an internet connection using detailed offline maps and turn-by-turn GPS directions. Plan multi-stop routes, record your adventures, and discover millions of points of interest with rich 3D terrain views. Sync your data across devices for seamless exploration.

Altimeter GPS & Barometer

Elevation Trail Map & Compass

Free

This app provides accurate altitude and location data using your iPhone's sensors, even without an internet connection. It offers a compass, step counter, sunrise/sunset calculator, and multiple map options for outdoor adventures and survival situations.

HiiKER: The Hiking Maps App

Hiking trails & walks near you

Free

Plan, map, and navigate hiking trails with this powerful app. Discover over 130,000 routes, view high-quality topographic maps offline, and create detailed itineraries for multi-day adventures. Includes safety features like live location sharing.

Topo Maps 2

Topographic maps in 2D and 3D

Free

Access detailed topographic maps and satellite imagery for the US and Canada, usable offline. Record and share tracks, plan routes with 2D/3D visualization, and view geolocated photos. Offers hybrid map modes and offline search capabilities.

Topo Maps Canada

by DC Cloud Apps, LLC

Free

Access and download detailed topographic maps of Canada for offline use. Track your location, mark waypoints, and record your own routes for outdoor adventures. Navigate with direction arrows and measure distances on the map.

OpenMaps - Topographic maps

Hiking & offline trail maps

Free

Access detailed, open-source topographic maps for all your outdoor adventures. Plan hikes, discover trails, and navigate with confidence using community-driven data from OpenStreetMap.

Topo Maps

USGS and Canadian topo maps

$19.99

Access detailed topographical maps for hiking and backcountry activities. Download maps for offline use and navigate with features like waypoints, current location tracking, and compass alignment. Search for millions of geographical features.

Natural Atlas: Topo Maps & GPS

Hiking & Backpacking Topo Maps

Free

Navigate and explore the outdoors with detailed topographic maps and GPS. Discover local flora and fauna, record your journeys, and save offline data for remote adventures. Build a personal atlas of your explorations and share memories.

Topo Nomad

USGS Topographical Maps

Free

Access and use high-resolution USGS topographical maps offline with GPS capabilities. Explore historical maps, import custom geospatial PDFs, and plan routes with distance measurement tools. Ideal for outdoor adventures and geographical exploration.

Earthmate

Text and Navigate with inReach

Free

Connect your satellite communicator to your mobile device for text messaging, navigation, and trip planning. Access offline maps, track your location, and share your adventures globally. Stay connected and safe on any outdoor expedition.

Topo Reader

USGS Topographical Maps

Free

Access and use detailed USGS topographical maps offline, even historical versions. Import your own geospatial PDF maps for navigation, route planning, and distance measurement. Ideal for outdoor adventures and geographical exploration.

Forest Maps 2

Maps of U.S. National Forests

Free

Access detailed maps of all U.S. National Forests on your mobile device. Save favorite locations and synchronize them across devices. Offline map downloads and track recording are available with a Pro upgrade.