Best Usgs Maps Apps

4.4😊(206 ratings)

Free

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

What We Love

👍 Intuitive and simple user interface
📱 Works completely offline with downloaded maps
💰 Free app with no subscriptions or ads
🗺️ High-quality USGS topographic maps
📍 Accurate GPS location tracking
🚩 Easy waypoint/flag marking system
📏 Convenient distance measurement tool
🔒 Privacy-focused, no data collection
⚡ Reliable and stable performance
🎯 Focused feature set without bloat
🛰️ Works in airplane mode
📥 Simple map download and management
🧭 Compass heading to waypoints
🏔️ Excellent for backcountry navigation

Room to Improve

🐛 White/gray blocks appearing on offline maps
🔋 High battery drain during route recording
❌ Limited color options for flags (only red)
⚠️ Route recording stops unexpectedly
🔍 No search functionality for trails/landmarks
📱 Missing Apple Watch support
🗺️ Zoom limitations for detailed local areas
⏸️ Cannot pause tracking mid-hike
💾 Difficult map transfer between devices
🔄 Repetitive map download prompts
🧭 No built-in compass/map orientation feature
📤 No iCloud backup for GPS tracks

Google Earth by Google

Examine the planet

Strong Contender

✈️ Travel

4.0😊(47K ratings)

Free

#19in Travel

Explore the world with high-resolution satellite imagery and 3D terrain. Dive into streets with Street View and create collaborative, data-driven maps from anywhere.

What We Love

🌎 Ability to explore the world
👍 Useful for geography and education
🌍 Detailed satellite and street view imagery
🎨 3D mode for immersive experience

Room to Improve

🕰️ Outdated imagery and maps
🔍 Difficulty finding specific locations
🚧 Blurred or missing details in some areas
🛑 Restricted access to certain regions

Topographic Maps & Trails by LW Brands, LLC

USGS Topo Map & Hiking Trails

Worth Considering

Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping

4.6😐(2.8K ratings)

$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.

What We Love

🚀 Great maps and GPS tracking
👍 Useful for hiking and outdoor activities
🚀 Offline maps functionality
👍 Accurate elevation data
👍 Intuitive controls and user-friendly

Room to Improve

🐛 Downloading offline maps is difficult
🔍 Lacks detailed zoom and elevation details
🔍 No compass or GPS coordinate display
🐛 Inaccurate distance tracking
🐛 Crashes and performance issues

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GPS Navigation & Trail Maps

Offline GPS navigationReal-time GPS position and directionRecord GPS tracks

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Offline topographic mapsSmart route buildingWaypoints and proximity alerts

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Offline map downloadsSatellite imageryRoute planning

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Map viewer, images and tracks

View OSM maps from multiple sourcesCreate and edit notes with multimediaRecord and manage GPX routes and tracks

View OSM maps from various sources, create notes, and add multimedia like photos, audio, and video. Record and manage routes and tracks in GPX format, with iCloud synchronization and desktop backup options.

USGS Topographical Maps

Download USGS topographical maps offlineImport geospatial PDF mapsOffline GPS usage on downloaded maps

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.

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.

Offline topographical map accessUSGS and Canadian map downloadsWaypoint marking and GPX import/export

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Offline OS maps viewer

$1.99

Navigate the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads with detailed offline maps and powerful search. Plan routes, track your location, and share your position without needing a mobile signal. Includes contour lines, footpaths, and hill information.

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GPS navigationNationwide land boundariesOffline maps

Plan and execute hunts with advanced GPS navigation, detailed land boundary information, and species data. Access offline maps, weather forecasts, and integrate with compatible hunting tools for a more organized and efficient experience.

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MapLab Survey - GIS, CAD, Land

Area Measure, Coordinates, GPS

Maps and GPS location

Online and offline map accessMultiple map layers (topography, satellite, OSM)Geolocation and GPS trace recording

This navigation app offers online and offline maps with various layers like topography and satellite imagery. It provides geolocation features, waypoint creation, and altitude display. Advanced tools include military coordinate systems and magnetic declination computation.

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ZA Maps

3D topo maps of the world

Global 3D topographic mapsOffline map cachingSatellite image overlays

Explore the world with detailed 3D topographic maps, accessible even offline. Stream and cache global maps for use without cell service. Features include satellite overlays, customizable map styles, and GPS tracking for navigation and route replay.

Topographic maps in 2D and 3D

Offline topographic maps2D and 3D map viewsTrack recording and sharing

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.

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