Topographic Map provides free maps for viewing terrain, elevation, and topography.
Caltopo
CalTopo provides topographic maps and tools for collaborative trip planning, elevation profiles, terrain analysis, and printing.
About Caltopo
CalTopo provides topographic maps and tools for trip planning. It supports collaborative trip planning, elevation profiles, and terrain analysis with USGS and USFS topo maps and aerial imagery. Users can print maps to geospatial PDFs, including USGS topo PDFs, and export maps as KMZ, MBTiles, and KML files for smartphones, Google Earth, and Garmin GPS. It also provides access to maps shared by other users.
Key features
- Collaborative trip planning
- Elevation profiles and terrain analysis
- USGS and USFS topo maps with aerial imagery
- Print maps to geospatial PDFs including USGS topo PDFs
- Export maps as KMZ or MBTiles to smartphone
- Export KML and KMZ for Google Earth and Garmin GPS
Best for: People planning backcountry trips who use topo maps for elevation, terrain, printing, and exports.
Good for
- Includes USGS and USFS topo maps and aerial imagery
- Supports printing to geospatial PDFs and export to KML, KMZ, and MBTiles
- Supports collaborative planning and finding maps shared by other users
Caltopo at a glance
- Website
- caltopo.com/map.html
- Category
- Travel & Maps › Maps, Navigation & Weather
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Caltopo FAQ
Can I print topo maps?
Yes, CalTopo can print geospatial PDFs, including free USGS topo PDFs.
Can I use CalTopo maps on a phone or GPS?
Yes, maps can be exported as KMZ or MBTiles to a smartphone, and as KML and KMZ for Google Earth and Garmin GPS.
Can I view maps made by others?
Yes, CalTopo lets users find shared maps from other users.
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