Adding Waypoints

Waypoints mark spots you care about: a campsite, a water source, a trailhead. There are several ways to add one in Topo Maps+.

How to add a waypoint by tapping and holding

This is the quickest way to add a waypoint.

1. Tap and hold the spot on the map where you want the waypoint. Crosshairs appear there.

2. Tap Add.

   

3. The waypoint's details open. From here you can add a photo, a note, or an icon, or view it in 3D.

   

How to add a waypoint from the Add menu

1. Tap the Add button in the toolbar.

   

2. Tap Add Waypoint.

   

3. A smaller panel opens so you can still see the map. Move the crosshairs to the exact spot you want, then tap Add Waypoint.

   

How to mark your current location

Tap Add, then tap Mark My LocationMark Location. A waypoint is added where you're standing.

How to add a waypoint at a coordinate

Paste the coordinate into search, tap the result, and tap Add. Or tap Add → Add Waypoint → Enter Coordinate. See Add a Waypoint at a Coordinate for the details.