Welcome to Topo Maps+ for the iPhone! Haven’t downloaded the app yet? Click here!
To get started, here is an overview of the buttons displayed on the main screen of the app:
1. Main Menu
Access saved Routes, Tracks, Waypoints, Regions, Folders, Teams, Settings, and the Help Center.
2. Hike Menu
Trail tools at your fingertips.
3. Add to Map
Create Waypoints, Routes, Regions, or import maps.
4. Share, Export & Print
Send, export, or print your data.
5. Search
Find trails, parks, mountains, or your own data.
6. Map Tools & Overlays
Switch between Preset and Advanced dashboards.
7. Location Toggle
- Tap once → Center on your location
- Tap twice → Rotate map to compass
- Tap three times → Hide location dot
(Requires location permission: Settings > Topo Maps+)
8. Long Press Anywhere
Quick menu: add waypoint, share location, Line of Sight, Guide Me, coordinates & elevation.
Why the iPhone app?
Most Topo Maps+ users are on iPhone — it’s always in your pocket, easy to hold, and the GPS works even without cell service. Perfect for the trail.
Prefer planning on a bigger screen? Use your iPad or Mac at home, then sync everything across devices. Learn how to here.