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A Gaia GPS map shows points of interest, restaurants, and amenities near Tibbetts Valley Park in Issaquah, WA.
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Find 4×4 Roads and Points of Interest Quicker with Latest Updates to Gaia Topo

by Mary Cochenour July 14, 2020
written by Mary Cochenour

Gaia Topo now displays color-coded points of interest, more 4×4 roads when the map is zoomed out, and larger labels, badges, and contour markers when the map is zoomed in. Whether traveling through a city or on the hunt for a campsite on a rugged dirt road, these new improvements make the map easier to read, helping you find features and services quicker than ever. Plus, seeing more 4×4 roads on a larger viewing field of the map makes planning out the details of your trip a snap.

Color-Coded Points of Interest

Quickly find urban features and attractions with new color-coded amenity labels on Gaia Topo. Hotels and lodging labels now appear in bright blue, museums in purple, hospitals and medical clinics in red, and stores, gas stations, and other town amenities in orange. The colors allow you to scan the map and easily find the services you need.

When rolling into town after a long adventure, you can now pull up Gaia Topo and look for the exact type of business or service offered around you. Simply scan the map for color-coded gas stations to fill up your tank, search for stores for a quick resupply of food, or hit up the museum for a bit of culture before your next outing to nature.

View More 4×4 Roads and Larger Map Labels, Badges, and Contour Markers

The new updates to Gaia Topo make dirt roads visible when you zoom out on the map. That means when you are viewing a large area of the landscape, you’ll see more 4×4 roads without having to zoom into the map to see if those roads exist.

Also, when you zoom further in, the map’s labels, badges, and contour markers get larger. These makers become easier to read as you zero in on a specific spot on the map.

Gaia Topo Improvements Automatically Updated

Completely redesigned in early 2020, the new Gaia Topo combines world-class cartography with industry-leading download speeds and size. Hand-curated and rich with details, Gaia Topo is constantly updated as technology and information from map sources evolve. These latest updates will appear automatically when you open up the map in the Gaia GPS app or on a desktop computer. Any portion of the Gaia Topo map that had been downloaded earlier will need to be downloaded again for the updated changes to appear.

Access to Gaia Topo is available for free on gaiagps.com or in the app on Android or iOS. Purchase a membership to download and take the map offline. A Premium Membership includes all the maps from the Gaia GPS catalog, from USGS Topo to USFS Recreation Maps and hundreds of National Geographic Trails Illustrated titles, as well as satellite imagery and weather layers. With a premium membership, you can download these maps to your device and use them in the field, far away from cell service.

July 14, 2020
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New Maps for New Zealand: Topo & Nautical Chart Maps

by Julien Friedland January 25, 2020
written by Julien Friedland

For those keen on a multi-sport adventure in New Zealand, Gaia GPS now offers detailed New Zealand topo maps of the North and South Islands. Beyond shores, Australia/NZ Nautical Chart maps provide coverage of surrounding islands and oceans.

An adventurer’s paradise, New Zealand’s North and South Islands offer every outdoor activity imaginable. In the North Island, surf coastal beaches, explore mystical scenery and hike through the volcanic landscape of the Tongariro Great Walk. Ride the ferry to the South Island to hike the ‘finest walk in the world’: the Milford Track. Then, lay some tracks on one of Queenstown’s ski resorts. If water is your preferred element, use the nautical maps to tour the Bay of Islands or hundreds of other surrounding harbors, coves, bays, and islands.

Included in New Zealand Topo:

Highly detailed and beautifully illustrated, New Zealand Topo maps cover the entire North and South Islands, offshore islands, and some of the Pacific Islands. Maps include hiking trails, huts, campsites, labeled bodies of water, and terrain features for planning backpacking routes and road trips.

About New Zealand Topo:

Topographic maps for New Zealand are provided by the Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) data service. LINZ maintains an up-to-date authoritative national record of the country’s topography including mountains, plains and rivers, and the roads and railways. LINZ provides topo maps for a variety of groups, including New Zealand emergency services.

Australia/New Zealand Nautical Charts

Tasmania nautical map displayed on iPhone interface with ocean background.

Included in Australia/NZ Nautical Charts:

Nautical charts for the Pacific Ocean cover the coast of New Zealand, the Tasman Sea, and the eastern coast of Australia, including parts of Southeast Asia and western North America.

About Australia/NZ Nautical Charts

Provided by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), these charts are designed for planning and navigation in waters deeper than 200-meters. They include depth contours, magnetic variation curves, transoceanic cables, and approximate international boundaries.

Access New Zealand Topo and Nautical Charts

New Zealand Topo and Australia/NZ Nautical Charts are available to all Gaia GPS users including free users. To access New Zealand Topo and Australia/NZ Nautical Charts, visit the layers menu and view the Australia/New Zealand/Asia maps category. Select New Zealand Topo, Australia/NZ Nautical Charts, or choose from the list of other Australia maps available.

January 25, 2020
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South Australia Topo: Maps for Kangaroo Island, Flinders Range, the Coastline and More

by Julien Friedland December 16, 2019
written by Julien Friedland

Gaia GPS’s Australia map collection now includes South Australia Topo. For adventurers down under, this authoritative government-produced map unlocks five areas from the coast to the mountains. Dial in your South Australian route with detailed topo maps, road and track information, and key landmark notations.

What’s Included in South Australia Topo?

The South Australia Topo map includes full topographic coverage for Kangaroo Island, Flinders Range, Yorke Peninsula, Riverland & Murray Mallee, Mount Lofty Ranges, and Eyre Peninsula. Coverage extends along 3,800km of southern coast from the border of Western Australia to Victoria, and extends north to the Flinders Range.

Map details include topography, roads and tracks, buildings, and other landscape features. It also features a standard topographic map base, generated from databases maintained by South Australia’s Department of Land and Water and other state government agencies.

South Australia coastline with trees in the foreground.

About South Australia Topo

Australia’s official Government resource, Emergency Services Map Books provides the maps for South Australia Topo. Mapping scales include: 1:250k, 1:100k, 1:50k, and 1:25k. A combination of high and low resolution maps show the entire extent of coverage at every scale.

Multiple Australia maps already live in the Gaia GPS map catalog as part of Gaia GPS’s growing effort to provide maps for the entire country.

How to Access South Australia Topo in Gaia GPS

South Australia Topo maps are available for users with a Premium Membership. Gaia GPS users of all levels have access to other Australia and New Zealand maps that can all be found here.

To add the South Australia map to your collection, visit the layers menu and view the Australia/New Zealand/Asia maps category. Select South Australia Topo or choose from the list of other Australia maps available.

December 16, 2019
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New Map Layer from the USGS: The National Map

by Savannah May 31, 2013
written by Savannah

Great news Gaia users!  We’ve added another map source today from the USGS.  It’s their new National Map source.  Check it out by going to the layer button on the main map screen and then tapping on “Add more layers”.  You’ll find it under the US Topo category labeled as the “USGS National Map”.  Let us know what you think of this new USGS source and have fun exploring this weekend.

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May 31, 2013
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