The gaiagps.com datasummary pages got a functionality makeover, with a new search feature and the ability to handle large amounts of data better than ever before.
Watch this short video demonstrating the new features, or check it out for yourself at http://www.gaiagps.com.
Gaia GPS for iOS version 10.7 boasts several great fixes, and offers a better alternative default map source to display in place of an unavailable main source.
In the past, the MapQuest OpenStreetMap source displayed in lieu of an unavailable map selection. Now, the the in-house GaiaTopo, based on OSM data and stylized with the Gaia GPS user base in mind, acts as the default fallback source instead.
Other important updates include:
Fixed issue causing waypoints with custom names to assume an auto-name designated by the app when edited or moved
We’d love to hear from you at support@gaiagps.com with your feedback about the new version, and if you have any feature requests, chime in on the Gaia GPS Community Forum and let other users vote and comment on your idea.
In a continued push to increase development on Gaia GPS for Android, version 6.5 boasts a big list of updates. This includes the addition of the NAD-27 datum—a highly requested feature, especially with Emergency Response professionals. You can now toggle between NAD27 and WGS84 directly from the settings menu.
Other important updates include:
For a full list of updates and bug fixes, go to http://updates.gaiagps.com/android/android_6.5.0.html
Now available on gaiagps.com—import custom map sources directly to your online account with a TMS URL. Read here to learn more about finding a TMS URL.
Until now, only iOS users had the ability to add TMS sources to Gaia GPS, and doing so required testing the TMS URL, converting the data into a TileJSON file, then importing that file into the app via iTunes.
Using the gaiagps.com custom map source import feature, skip those steps—test the TMS source right from the website and save it to your account with the click of a button.
Add , View, and Manage Custom Map Sources
Find the Map Sources data summary page listed in the username drop-down menu on gaiagps.com. From there, you can navigate to the “add map source” form and manage your imported maps.
Click the “+ Import an External Map source” button to reach the form.
Follow the instructions provided to format the TMS URL properly for import.
—Replace numbers in the TMS URL with the {x}/{y}/{z} variables in whichever order gives a correct preview directly below
You can preview the custom map source near Berkeley, CA by default, or input a different set of Lat/Long coordinates to view it for your preferred area.
If everything looks right, save the source to your account with a single click. You can always email support@gaiagps.com for help, too.
—If the preview looks good, click “Add this map source” to save the custom map to your account
Sync, File, and Share Custom Map Sources
Once you import a source, you can view, file, or share the import right from the Map Sources data summary page.
To view and download selections of the custom map source in Gaia GPS, run a sync from your device and then add it from the Imported category. To learn how to add map sources to view in the app, follow the instructions in these Help Center articles:
Along with new logo and icon design updates,the gaiagps.com profile page got a makeover. Now, when you login to gaiagps.com you get directed to your profile page instead of the public trips gallery.
The new design highlights the Recent Activity and Favorites tabs. To make room, the map display got removed.
You can find profile settings consolidated to the left under a single edit button.
The most notable difference— new web users will see a “Getting Started” checklist to take them through the process of setting up their account and syncing app data to the web. Once the steps get completed, the onboarding checklist goes away and the activities tab moves up.
You can expect additional updates to gaiagps.com in the coming months. Please send any feedback or suggestions about the website to support@gaiagps.com.
Visible today—a brand new Gaia GPS logo, icon, and splash screen in the app and on gaiagps.com. Update your app from the Google Play store and Apple App Store.
Bolder and simpler than its predecessor, and created to embody the spirit of Gaia GPS, the new icon shows a forest green mountain, encompassing a bright stack of map layers.
Gaia GPS delights in sharing this new art with you—as the Gaia community continues to grow, keep your eyes peeled for more updates, exciting features, and awesome Gaia GPS swag.
Alex joined Gaia GPS in April 2016 as a software developer. He works on back-end services and GIS, writing Python code and making maps.
After receiving a masters degree in mechatronics in Belgium, Alex and his partner moved to Canada for a life of snowy adventure. While working as a research engineer, Alex became an avid Gaia GPS user, and he used Gaia GPS to explore the backcountry wilderness all around Vancouver, on skis and on foot.
Alex enjoys hiking, trail running, and backcountry skiing, and treasures the deep wilderness around Vancouver. For each adventure, he spends hours of planning, to find the best overnight spots, or to stake out a safe route in a whiteout.
If you plan to backpack in France, Gaia GPS now has another great topo map source for you—France IGN topo maps. Similar to USGS topos, these beautiful, accurate, hand-drawn maps come from a government agency charged with the task.
You’ll need a GaiaPro subscription to access the France IGN topo, because unlike the Luxembourg and Spain sources we recently added for all users, we have to pay IGN France a metered fee to use these maps.
Thanks in advance for using discretion when downloading the source, because a single user could incur serious charges.
To add the France IGN Topo, check out the Add Map Sources articles (iOS/Android).
To access the source on gaiagps.com/map, run a sync with gaiagps.com from your device after adding IGN France in app.
Some users might remember that Gaia GPS previously included France IGN Topos, but recently licensing requirements interrupted access.
After that, many people inquired about the France IGN Topo source, so we hired a French-speaking liaison to help us license the maps for use in Gaia GPS.
Especially in the last month, Gaia GPS has expanded to include more great maps for the outdoors:
We always look out for new sources to make this the best outdoor map collection, so let us know what’s missing. Take a minute to add your ideas for other sources to the Gaia GPS Community Forum.
If you have any other questions or feedback, reach out to us at support@gaiagps.com.
Six new Luxembourg maps, now available for all Gaia GPS users. Sourced from the official Luxembourg Geoportal, these maps include a current topographic layer, satellite (aerial) photos, a land parcel layer, and three historic topographic layers.
You can find each new Luxembourg map layer in the app in the More Layers menu, under the International sources category. Use the following instructions to add them:
Add map sources in Gaia for iOS
Add map sources in Gaia for Android
Luxembourg Topo Layers
Compare the current Luxembourg Topo layer to historic topos from 1907, 1927, and 1964. Screenshots below show the current Luxembourg Topo (left) compared to an historic 1907 topo layer (right).
Luxembourg Aerial 2013 and Luxembourg Land Parcels
You can also use Gaia GPS to access satellite photo images of Luxembourg (left) and Luxembourg Land Parcels (right). For more information on finding land parcels, visit the Luxembourg Geoportal.
We want to provide the best, most up-to-date maps available, and constantly search for ways to improve the Gaia sources list. Add your requests for additional map sources to our Community Forum.
If you have any other questions or feedback, reach out to us at support@gaiagps.com.
All Gaia GPS users can now access Thunderforest’s Transport and Mobile Atlas maps in HD. The transport map shows detailed information on public transport locations around the globe, while Mobile Atlas is a high-contrast roads layer designed for mobile use under difficult lighting conditions. GaiaPro users also have access to Mapbox Streets in HD.
The new maps increase feature clarity and text size on higher-resolution displays, so you can find your way around more easily. The transport and street styles join our recently-added OpenHikingMap, OpenCycleMap, and OpenLandscapeMap HD layers.
To add Transport and Mobile Atlas, open the “More Layers” menu and look for them under the “OpenStreetMap” heading. GaiaPro users can find Mapbox Streets under “GaiaPro Base Maps.”
Transport Map in HD
Mobile Atlas Map in HD
Mapbox Streets in HD
