Garmin Explore App Map Features and Legend

Topo includes TopoActive maps that are designed for hiking, running, cycling, and other outdoor activities. TopoActive map data comes from OpenStreetMap (OSM), which is a community-developed mapping dataset, developed and added to by community mappers around the world. OSM is a highly detailed dataset. In many rural areas of the world, OSM has medium to low-detailed data. Features are added and edited by community members with local knowledge. Coverage of features may vary and includes geographic locations, place names, landmarks, points of interest, hydrographic features, and land-use/land-cover. OSM is an open data source. OSM also includes an open data source elevation dataset. Because the OpenStreetMap data is volunteered geographic Information, scale detail is not consistent. Scale detail can vary from 1:24,000 or better in major urban areas to 1:1,000,000 in more rural areas.

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TopoActive Map Legend

TopoActive Points, Lines, and Areas

Points
Bicycling Parking	Boat Ramp/Slipway	Beach	Aquarium	Auto Repair
Bicycle Rental	Bridge	Fitness Center	Arena	Bank/ATM
Bicycle Repair Station	Camping	Forest	Border Crossing	Casino
Bicycle Shop	Castle	Golf Course	Bowling Alley	Convenience Store
Compressed Air	Cave	Monument	Cemetery	Gas Station
eBike Charging	Cliff	Park	Cinema	Grocery Store
Airport	Dam	Picnic Area	Community Building	Hair and Beauty
Auto Rental	Fishing Spot	Playground	Fountain	Home and Garden Store
Cable Car	Gap	Recreation Center	Government Building	Lodging
Ferry/Water Taxi	Hut	RV Park	Ice Skating	Pharmacy
Taxi	Information	Shelter	Library	Shopping
Heliport	Lookout Tower	Shower	Military	Veterinarian/Pet Store
Marina	Mine	Sports Complex	Museum	Glacier
Train Stop	Oilfield	Swamp	Police Station	Ski Area
Transit Stop	Ranger Station	Well	Post Office	Danger
Drinking Water	Ruins	Zoo	Racetrack	Emergency Telephone
Geyser	Scenic Area	Bar	Religious Building	First Aid
Rapids	Shipwreck	Brewery	Restrooms	Hospital
Spring	Tower	Coffee Shop	School	Large City
Swimming	Trailhead	Fast Food	Theatre	Medium City
Waterfall	Tunnel	Fire Dept	Theme Park	Small City
	Watermill	Ice Cream	Water Tower	Rock
	Windmill	Restaurant		Summit
		Winery
Lines
Airport Runway	Contour Line	Abandoned Railroad/Cable Car	Trail/Sidewalk	Major Highway
International Border	Glacier Contour Line	Cable Car	Via Ferrata	Major Road
State Border	River/Stream	Railroad	Stairs	Minor Road
Major Park Border	Intermittent Stream	Subway	Paddle Trail	Unpaved Road
Marine Park		Tramway		Alley
State Park		Cycleway		Ferry
Areas
Reef	Sand/Beach	Orchard	Attraction	National Forest/State Park
Water	Rock	Commercial/Residential	Dam	National Park/Monument
Intermittent Water	Scree	Reservation	Playground
Wetland/Flat	Woods	Military Base	Recreation Ground
Glacier	Scrub	Airport	Sports Complex

Worldwide coverage that provides a photorealistic perspective from above. Imagery resolution may vary.

Hybrid Maps

Hybrid Maps is a setting that allows downloaded area maps to be displayed on top of downloaded satellite imagery.

Hybrid maps can be toggled on or off in the Garmin Explore app by selecting  Map > > Satellite > . For more details on managing maps in the app, see Related .

High-quality 1:24,000 scale U.S. Geological Survey raster maps that display terrain contours, trailheads, camping areas, trails, points of interest, water sources, and more.

Coverage is available for all 50 U.S. States.

Hybrid Maps

Hybrid Maps is a setting that allows downloaded area maps to be displayed on top of downloaded USGS maps.

Hybrid maps can be toggled on or off in the Garmin Explore app by selecting  Map > > USGS quadrangle maps > . For more details on managing maps in the app, see Related .

Low detail representation of Earth's major features including water bodies, land cover, and transportation networks.

Map with shading that helps visually depict elevation changes and terrain features.

Coverage includes Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the U.K., U.S. and Vatican City.

Lines of elevation showing topography. Contour intervals may vary based on local geography. SD (Standard Definition) contours are included without any additional purchase. HD (High Definition) contours are only available with an Outdoor Maps+ annual subscription.

Find popular hiking paths with a heatmap layer that shows you where other hikers like to hike.

Lines of elevation showing topography. Contour intervals may vary based on local geography. SD (Standard Definition) contours are included without any additional purchase. HD (High Definition) contours are only available with an Outdoor Maps+ annual subscription.

You can toggle between SD and HD contour lines in the Garmin Explore app by selecting  Map > > Contour Lines > . For more details on managing maps in the app, see Related .

NRCanTopo

High quality national topo raster maps produced by Natural Resources Canada (NRC) that display terrain contours, trails, points of interest, water sources, and more.

Coverage is available for Canada.

TOPO Swiss

High quality national topo raster maps produced by swisstopo that display terrain contours, trails, points of interest, water sources, and more.

Coverage is available for Switzerland.

IGN France

High quality national topo raster maps produced by the Institut Géographique National (IGN) that display terrain contours, trails, points of interest, water sources, and more.

Coverage is available for France.

Raster Maps of Great Britain

Raster maps at a scale of 1:10,000 provided by Ordnance Survey as a part of their free OpenData. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Coverage is available for Great Britain.

Hybrid Maps

Hybrid Maps is a setting that allows downloaded area maps to be displayed on top of downloaded raster maps.

Hybrid maps can be toggled on or off in the Garmin Explore app by selecting  Map > > [Map Layer Name] > . For more details on managing maps in the app, see Related .

These maps include public land boundaries to show the differences in National Forest, reservations, BLM, etc.

Coverage is available for all 50 U.S. States and Canada.

Map Legend

• Orange – Native American Lands

• Yellow – Bureau of Land Management

• Light Green – National Forest

• Dark Green – Protected Wilderness

• Purple – National Park or Monument

• Pink – Department of Defense/Army Corp of Engineers

• Blue – Scenic River

Contains full state hunting management unit boundaries for multiple species (where applicable).

Coverage is available for all 50 U.S. States and Canada.

You can choose which hunting management unit(s) to show in the Garmin Explore app by selecting  Map > > HMU > , then select a state and the unit(s) to be displayed. For more details on managing maps in the app, see Related .

Also known as state plat maps, these maps help to identify landowner names and boundaries for public/private land types.

Coverage is available for all 50 U.S. States (see Parcel Coverage PDF), Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Great Britain, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Latvia, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, and Spain.

Detailed mapping of surface water features from the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD), including inland lakes, rivers, streams, and wetland features.

Coverage is available for all 50 U.S. States.

NOTE: This does not include depth range shading, shallow water shading, or lake contours.

Points of interest for natural features and outdoor destinations.

Public Land Survey System boundaries denoting township, range, and section information (where applicable).

Coverage is available for all 50 U.S. States.

Colors depict the severity of a slope so a rider can easily see slopes that could be prone to an avalanche.

Coverage is available for United States, Canada, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.

You can choose the degree of slope angles to show and the opacity of the map layer in the Garmin Explore app by selecting  Map > > Slope Angle > , then use the slider bars to adjust the angle range and opacity.

For more details on managing maps in the app, see Related .

Colors depict the direction of the slope face so a rider can stay aware of avalanche-prone slope faces. Slopes can become dangerous from directional wind and sun exposure.

Coverage is available for United States, Canada, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.

You can adjust the opacity of the map layer in the Garmin Explore app by selecting  Map > > Slope Aspect > , then use the slider bar to adjust the opacity.

For more details on managing maps in the app, see Related .

SnowView maps show you winter satellite imagery for more than 1,000 ski areas worldwide to help you plan your adventures on the slopes.

For more details, see - Which Ski Resorts are Available in the Garmin Ski Maps?.

Hybrid Maps

Hybrid Maps is a setting that allows downloaded area maps to be displayed on top of downloaded satellite imagery.

Hybrid maps can be toggled on or off in the Garmin Explore app by selecting  Map > > SnowView > . For more details on managing maps in the app, see Related .

Map depicting the amount of artificial light pollution affecting the night sky. Generally used for camping and star gazing. Where there is a darker gradient of gray it indicates a higher concentration of lights in that area.

Coverage is available between 80ºN latitude and 60ºS latitude.

See if voice coverage is available with a map layer showing LTE coverage for Verizon, AT&T, US Cellular, and T-Mobile wireless carriers throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

You can choose which wireless carrier coverage areas are shown in the Garmin Explore app by selecting  Map > > LTE Coverage > , then toggle different carriers on or off. For more details on managing maps in the app, see Related .

Our LTE Voice Coverage map was last updated with data from December 31, 2023. LTE Voice Coverage displayed on Outdoor Maps+ comes from the FCC Broadband Data Collection's National Broadband Map, which includes coverage availability reported by Internet Service Providers (ISPs). The FCC updates this data twice per year, approximately 6 months after it is received from the ISPs, and we update our map within about 2 months. The data is not available for every LTE services provider or every geographic region. For more information about the FCC Broadband Data Collection, please visit https://www.fcc.gov/BroadbandData.

See where wildfires or controlled burns have happened, with important details such as when the burn took place.

Coverage is available for all 50 U.S. States.

You can choose which burn zones to show in the Garmin Explore app by selecting  Map > > Burn Zones > , then toggle the year ranges on or off (Burn Yr. 1, Burn Yr. 2-5, etc.). For more details on managing maps in the app, see Related .

Comprehensive campground directory featuring amenities and supplemented with photos where available.

Coverage is available for all 50 U.S. States and Canada.

You can choose which campgrounds to show in the Garmin Explore app by selecting  Map > > Campgrounds > , then select a category and the type(s) to be displayed. For more details on managing maps in the app, see Related .

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Campgrounds Map Legend

Campground Points

Icon	Abbreviation and Description
	ALA - Allagash NRA
	AT - Appalachian Trail
	BLM - Bureau of Land Management
	BOR - US Bureau of Reclamation
	BWCA - Boundary Waters CAW
	CA - Conservation Area
	CGC - Colorado River - Grand Canyon
	COE - US Army Corps of Engineers
	COL - Colorado River
	CP - County / Regional Park
	DEL - Delaware River
	DES - Deschutes River
	FPT - Florida Paddle Trail
	FS - BC Forest Service
	FT - Florida Trail
	FLT - Finger Lakes Trail
	FWS - US Fish & Wildlife Service
	GRE - Green River
	GRR - Grande Ronde River
	JDR - John Day River
	LSR - Lower Salmon River
	MFS - Middle Fork Salmon River
	MIL - Military
	MISC - Miscellaneous
	MU - Municipal Park
	NA/FN - First Nation / Native American
	NMW - North Maine Woods
	NP - National Park
	NPR - Non-Profit
	PCT - Pacific Crest Trail
	PP - Provincial Park
	ROG - Rogue River
	RP - Regional Park
	SAL - Salmon River
	SCR - St. Croix River
	SEL - Selway River
	SEP - GA Paddle Trail
	SJ - San Juan River
	SMI - Smith River
	SNA - Snake River
	ST - State
	TP - Territorial Park
	TVA - Tennessee Valley Authority
	Utility - Utility Company
	Y-G - Yampa-Green Rivers

Provides locations of boat ramps and kayak and canoe launch sites. Trailerable ramps are indicated with a solid icon  on the map and non-trailerable ramps are indicated with an outlined icon .

Coverage is available for all 50 U.S. States.

You can choose which boat ramps to show in the Garmin Explore app by selecting  Map > > Boat Ramps >  > Categories, then choose whether to show non-trailerable, trailerable, or all boat ramps. For more details on managing maps in the app, see Related .

Map that depicts points of interest from the Delorme® Atlas & Gazetteer topographical map series, such as unique natural features like mountains and waterfalls, available outdoor recreational activities, family-friendly attractions, recreational areas such as state/national parks/forests and places to fish or hunt.

Coverage is available for all 50 U.S. States.

You can choose which atlas points to show in the Garmin Explore app by selecting  Map > > Atlas Points >  > Categories, then choose which points to show. For more details on managing maps in the app, see Related .

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Atlas Points Map Legend

Atlas Points

Points
Casinos
Fishing
Family Outings
Hunting
Outdoor Adventures
Recreation
Unique Natural Features

Comprehensive directory of US National Forest Service locations for camping, hiking, picnic areas, outdoor learning, nature viewing, fishing, and more.

See 2D building footprints for multiple countries.

Coverage is available for Albania, Andorra, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, British Virgin Islands, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Dutch Caribbean, El Salvador, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guadalupe, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Martinique, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Nicaragua, North Macedonia, Norway, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, San Marino, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint, Martin, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, Türkiye, Turks and Caicos Islands, Ukraine, U.K., U.S., U.S. Virgin Islands, and Vatican City.

See where chronic wasting disease-restricted areas exist, and know the regulations for that specific area. Know before you go — harvesting deer in CWD-positive areas may come with hunting, transportation and additional restrictions.

Coverage is available in parts of Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (all states except for Alaska, Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Vermont).

Provides mapping content from premium local providers for multiple countries in Europe, with roads and trails, points of interest, contour lines, and more.

Coverage is available for Albania, Andorra, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czechia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, San Marino, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and Vatican City.

See European countries, international borders, states, provinces, counties and more. Easily disable the borders when you do not need them.

Coverage is available for Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, the Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye, Ukraine, United Kingdom, and Vatican City.

This feature shows the location of more than 200,000 hunting stands, lookout points, platforms and viewpoints throughout popular European hunting areas.

Coverage includes Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, the Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye, Ukraine, the U.K. and Vatican City.