Topo Maps for iPad for Android

11 things about Topo Maps for iPad

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. Coverage: this app makes available more than 70,000 maps covering the United States, including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Canada.

3. 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. * The iPad is a fantastic map viewer, and Topo Maps for iPad gives it access to over 70,000 USGS and Canadian topographical maps.

6. * Includes Alaska (at 1:24,000 and 1:63,360) and Canada (at 1:50,000), plus Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

7. Downloading: US maps are around 8 MB in size and download in a few seconds on a typical home broadband connection.

8. * Search by name for over a million towns, peaks, lakes, parks and other features.

9. * No network connection is needed once the maps have been installed.

10. * Locate the maps you need on the satellite view.

11. * Ideal for hiking and other backcountry activities.