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US Topo Maps

Maps & Navigation • ATLOGIS Geoinformatics GmbH & Co. KG • ⭐ 4.60 • 1,000,000+

Offroad & Outdoor Navigation. Multiple Maps: Topo, Aerials, Nautical Charts, etc

Version 7.8.9 65.5 MB Everyone

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Permissions Explained 23 permissions requested View details

This app requests 23 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status Permission What it means Why it may be used User safety note
⚠️ Sensitive Precise location android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Allows the app to access the device’s precise location when granted by the user. Used for maps, navigation, local recommendations, weather, rideshare, nearby devices, or location-based content. Sensitive permission. Grant only when location access matches the app’s purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive Camera access android.permission.CAMERA Allows the app to use the device camera. Used for QR scanning, taking photos, video calls, document capture, AR features, or profile images. Sensitive permission. Grant only when camera features are expected.
ℹ️ Review Vending Billing com.android.vending.BILLING This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Request Ignore Battery Optimizations android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
✅ Common View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network. Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality. Generally low risk by itself.
✅ Common Internet access android.permission.INTERNET Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services. Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates. Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
ℹ️ Review Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running. Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks. Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
⚠️ Sensitive Approximate location android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Allows the app to access an approximate device location. Used for weather, local content, regional features, nearby services, or location-based settings. Sensitive permission. Review whether the app needs location access.
ℹ️ Review Access Background Location android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
✅ Common Vibration control android.permission.VIBRATE Allows the app to control device vibration. Used for notifications, alerts, haptic feedback, timers, alarms, or game feedback. Generally low risk by itself.
⚠️ Sensitive Read external storage android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE Allows the app to read files from shared device storage. Used by media players, file managers, backup apps, editors, upload tools, and document apps. Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need access to files or media.
ℹ️ Review Read Media Images android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive Modify external storage android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE Allows the app to write or modify files in shared device storage. Used for saving downloads, media files, exports, edited documents, backups, or cached content. Sensitive permission. Make sure file access matches the app’s purpose.
ℹ️ Review Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Send notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Allows the app to send notifications to the device. Used for alerts, reminders, messages, account activity, updates, or media controls. Review notification settings if the app sends too many alerts.
ℹ️ Review Foreground Service Location android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Foreground Service Data Sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Gms Permission Ad Id com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Access Adservices Ad Id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Access Adservices Attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Access Adservices Topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Finsky Permission Bind Get Install Referrer Service com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Com Atlogis Northamerica Free Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission com.atlogis.northamerica.free.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About US Topo Maps

Easy to use outdoor navigation app with free access to the best available maps and aerial imagery for the USA. Choose between 30+ map layers (topos, aerials, sea charts, ...) to plan the perfect trip and turn your Andoid Phone/Tablet into an outdoor GPS for offline trips into the backcountry. Add easily maps from other sources (GeoPDF, GeoTiff, Online Map Services like WMS, ...) Available basemap layers for USA: • USGS National Map Topo • USGS National Map Imagery Topo • USGS National Map Imagery • USGS NAIP HiRes Imagery • USGS Topo traditional DRGs: Seamless coverage of topo maps of the USA at Scales 1:250.000, 1:100.000, 1:63.000 and 1:24.000/25.000 • FSTopo Forest Maps • NOAA Nautical RNC Charts • National Elevation Maps (Hillshade, Slope Map, Aspect Map) Worldwide basemap layers: • OpenStreetMaps (5 different map layouts), also downloadable in space saving vectorformat • Google Maps (Satellite images, Road- and Terrain-Map) • Bing Maps (Satellite images, Road-Map) • Earth At Night Configure a basemap layer as an overlay and utilize a transparency fader to seamlessly compare maps with each other. Add maps from other sources: • Import raster maps in GeoPDF, GeoTiff, MBTiles or Ozi (Oziexplorer OZF2 & OZF3) • Add web mapping services as WMS or WMTS/Tileserver • Import OpenStreetMaps in Vectorformat, eg complete USA for just some GBs Available US map Overlays - add additional information to any other base map: • Public Land Ownership (PAD-US 3) • National Hydrographic Dataset • Motor Vehicle Use Map (USDA) • Elevation Contourlines • 4WD Trails • Trails • Roads, Railroads, Airports Available worldwide overlays: • Hillshading overlay • 20m Contourlines • OpenSeaMap There is no perfect map. Toggle between the different map layers or use the compare maps feature to find the most interesting route. Especially the old traditional DRGs contain many small pathes or other features that are missing on modern maps. Main features for outdoor-navigation: • Download map data for OFFLINE USAGE • Measure pathes and aereas • Create and edit Waypoints • GoTo-Waypoint-Navigation • Create and edit Routes • Route-Navigation (Point-to-Point Navigation) • Track Recording (with speed, elevation and accuracy profile) • Tripmaster with fields for odometer, average speed, bearing, elevation, etc. • GPX/KML/KMZ Import/Export • Search (placenames, POIs, streets) • Get elevation and distance • Customizable datafields in Map View and Tripmaster (e.g. Speed, Distance, Compass, ...) • Share Waypoints, Tracks or Routes (via eMail, Dropbox, WhatsApp, ..) • Use coordinates in WGS84, UTM or MGRS/USNG (Military Grid/ US National Grid), • Track Replay • and many more ... Use this navigation app for outdoor activities like hiking, biking, camping, climbing, riding, skiing, canoeing, hunting, snowmobile tours, offroad 4WD tours or search&rescue (SAR). Add custom waypoints in longitude/latitude, UTM or MGRS/USNG format with WGS84 datum. Import/Export/Share GPS-Waypoints/Tracks/Routes…

What US Topo Maps Is Used For

US Topo Maps appears to be an outdoor navigation app for Android phones and tablets, focused on the United States. Based on the metadata, people commonly use it to view topo maps, aerial imagery, nautical charts, and other map layers when planning trips, navigating trails, or comparing terrain and route options. The app category and description suggest it is aimed at hiking, backcountry travel, off-road use, and general field navigation rather than everyday street navigation.

It also appears to support offline map use, which can be helpful in areas with limited signal. The listed location permissions suggest it can work as a GPS-based navigation tool, while storage access points to downloading or importing map files. Features mentioned in the description include waypoints, route planning, track recording, distance/area measurement, and adding map sources such as GeoPDF, GeoTIFF, MBTiles, WMS, or WMTS layers. Because it includes ads and in-app purchases, some functions or map content may be tied to those options.

Common uses

  • Plan outdoor trips using topographic and aerial map layers
  • Navigate offline in backcountry or low-signal areas
  • Create, edit, and follow routes or waypoints
  • Record tracks during hikes, drives, or field trips
  • Measure distances and areas on maps
  • Compare different map layers to study terrain and trails
  • Import supported map files or online map services
Best for:
Hikers Off-road drivers Outdoor planners Offline navigation Map enthusiasts
Related tags
aerial imagery gps navigation hiking app map layers maps and navigation nautical charts off-road navigation offline maps outdoor navigation phone app route planning tablet app topo maps track recording waypoints

App Details

Package:
com.atlogis.northamerica.free
Developer:
ATLOGIS Geoinformatics GmbH & Co. KG
Version:
7.8.9
Updated:
Mar 20, 2026
Min Android:
7.0
Age Rating:
Everyone
Contains Ads:
Yes
In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

  • Official listing available on Google Play
  • Package name: com.atlogis.northamerica.free
  • Age rating: Everyone

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