Down Loadable maps for my iPad

[weschmann]

This question may seem a little strange, but I'm wondering if there is an internet site that provides for downloading state road maps to my iPad, that I can access while not being connected. I have a Garmin GPS, but still prefer to use a paper map for most of my planning, or just for looking at alternate routes to a destination. As an old timer, I am quite devoted to my Rand McNally road maps but wouldn't mind a little upgrade to using my iPad, as I feel I could zoom in and out, which would make it easier to see the possibilities. I've tried Kindle search, and gone directly to the Rand McNally web site, but they only seem to sell paper versions.......

 

[nelliott]

Tomtom MAY have downloadable, offline maps for iPad.

Yup just checked out my version on iPad with wifi turned off, seems to work.


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[cschmidt]

There's an iOS map app called youneedamap. It stores maps on your iOS device (iPhone, iPad).

 

[okiegman]

There is a Rand McNally app available in the App Store. The app downloads the same maps onto you iPad so no internet connection is required. They are the same maps you see in their bound atlas'.

The app is not free, I bought it and use it frequently. It's OK but does not give any more detail than what you see in their paper versions. I also think they could make it a little easier to use. Like the paper version you can only "see" one state at a time and must go to the menu and select a new state vs sliding/scrolling on the map, etc.

Hope that helps


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[mervingry]

MapsWithMe

MapsWithMe downloadable from iTunes. Lite version is free. Pro version, which allows searches and bookmarking, is $5.

 

[donbmw]

What is wrong with the map app that comes with the IPad or phone I use it all the time.

 

[bdimon]

I am a big fan of ALK CoPilot app. It's not free but the maps are downloaded to your device. I have not tried it on Apple products but it works great on Android and Windows Phone. I prefer the interface over both Garmin and TomTom.

 

[weschmann]

Thanks for the links. I tired to upload the Mapswithme but my internet service cut out about half way through saying I'd used up my allowable 5 gig allowance, so I'll have to head over to a free wifi server to try again. And not sure about the map that comes with my iPad. Does it need to be connected to WiFi to get access? I'll play around with it a little to see if I can find what your are referring to. As far as the iPad, I am new to the process, and still learning what is available.....

 

[wwalton]

Galileo maps

I use Galileo maps app. You can cache as many maps as you want in various raster formats or in vector charts. You can also record tracks and export trascks in various formats. I've been using CoPilot to plan routes.

 

[bmwgrrl]

I use an InReach with the Earthmate map app on an iPad & iPhone. Works great offline (but I still carry rand mcnally...nothing beats looking at a crinkled map book while eating at a diner in BFE)

 

[cdiazc]

Google maps would also download for offline use in their latest version.


From mobile

 

[jogitu]

I use Gaia GPS. I can download multiple map sources plus really cool waypoints like national parks, trails, camping, natural, springs, mines to name a few. I have found mining ghost towns way out in the west desert of Utah using this app that don't appear on any other map. All that being said I download Google Terrain maps but the waypoints is what makes the app for me. It names the mountain peaks, canyons and shoes me all the gravel/dirt and asphalt roads.

 

[LngRdr]

waypoints

Is there a way on any of these IOS or Android GPS apps to send waypoints from Basecamp and import them or in IOS case "open in" so the waypoints are transferred to the iPad/iphone?

 

[tinytrains]

What is wrong with the map app that comes with the IPad or phone I use it all the time.

It only works when you have data connection. Not much help on two lane boonie roads. +1 on You Need A Map app. And it is free. But it eats a lot fo storage, 32 Gb unit recommended.

 

[i-scream-stop]

i got an app for my I-phone called GPS CoPilot. it works just like a gps but the maps are downloaded onto my phone. I do not have to have the data on or even a signal to use it because the maps are on it. It takes a little space but works pretty well with speed and compass.