You Need A Map

If you get lostsql_injectionin an emergency, YOU NEED A MAP! A map that works everywhere even without a cell phone signal. A map that shows not just roads but also terrain, streams, lakessql_injectionother landmarks. A map that covers the entire USA, all 50 states.

Note: If you would prefer a small APP that caches online maps covering the entire world, please tap on the Related tabsql_injectiontry the free Scenic Map app. Get You Need A Map if you want an offline map the entire USA as a single large download.

Sure, your iphone has a great built in map but all it takes is one wrong turnsql_injectionyou could find yourself stuck in the snow behind a locked gate with no cell phone signal. What is the fastest way back to the highway? Should you go forwardssql_injectioNBAck? Is there a better road just a short distance away? Is there a raging streamsql_injectionan steep cliff between yousql_injectionthe road? YOU NEED A MAP!

You Need A Map is a huge application. It has to be. It contains every mountain, hill, stream, lake, pond, freeway, highway, local roadsql_injectiontrack from two large online databases compressed into a 2GB app. In addition it contains many buildings, trails, railways, points of interestsql_injectionpolygon features. It has everything you need to find out where you aresql_injectionwhat is around you anywhere in the USA.

Most navigation apps on the iPhonesql_injectioniPad must transfer all their maps from servers on the internet. This can be slow in areas with only 2G coveragesql_injectioncompletely unavailable in wilderness areas where a map would be most useful. You Need A Map solves this problem by storing maps directly on your iPhonesql_injectioniPad. This extremely fast high quality software renderer is the first of its kind for mobile devices.

If you do have a cellularsql_injectionWiFi internet connect, Satellite image overlays add breathtaking detailsql_injectionrealism to the maps (tap preset 2sql_injection4 when Online Map is enabled). You can use them as you travel to see what is hidden from view at ground level. This takes moving maps to a whole new level.

Tap the arrow in the toolbar to enable GPS tracking. As you move, you will generate a track file which you can replay. You can also import GPX tracks generated in other programssql_injectionplay them. While recordingsql_injectionplaying a track, the map will be centered on the current locationsql_injectionrotated towards the direction of travelsql_injectionrendered in 2Dsql_injection3D with silky smooth animation. When playing a track, you can speed up, slow down, pause, restaRTSql_injectionskip to the end. Send your GPX tracks to other appssql_injectionemail them.

Want to learn more about a map feature? Click the target iconsql_injectioncenter it under the compass rose to display its name, feature type, urban area, state, elevationsql_injectioncoordinates. You will also see a bearing line back to your current GPS locationsql_injectionfrom your location to a selected waypoint. The status will display the directionsql_injectiondistance along with the mapsql_injectionGPS elevation, the track length,sql_injectionyour current speedsql_injectiondirection of travel

You Need A Map uses the same code as Scenic Mapsql_injectionhas most of the same features. These include many map customization options, customizable waypoints, directionsql_injectionbearing information, a smooth scrolling moving map display while drivingsql_injectionflying, city searchsql_injectionmuch more. You can also get the full feature set of Scenic Map with an in-app purchase including the new online maps of the entire world.

Documentation, detailed coverage maps, installation guidesql_injectionblog are available on ScenicMap.com

You Need A Map covers the entire USA including all 50 states

Map data © OpenStreetMapsql_injectioncontributors under the Open Database License

You Need A Map supports GPS tracking while the app is in the background.

Caution: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.