Downloading Maps on Apple Watch
On your phone? Downloading Maps for Offline
To use Topo Maps+ on your watch offline, download maps before you head out. Every downloaded map is available when you're out of service in the backcountry.
How to download a map
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Tap the menu button in the bottom-right corner.

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Scroll down and tap Download Map.

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Pan and zoom the map to the area you want, then tap Download. The download covers the area visible on the screen.

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Keep the app open while the map downloads.

Downloaded areas are shown with a red box over them, so you can check what you've already downloaded.

How to delete a downloaded map
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Tap the menu button (three dots) in the bottom-right corner.
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Scroll down and tap Manage Storage.

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Tap the downloaded map you want to delete.

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Tap Delete Map.

Updated October 7, 2026
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