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Downloading Maps on Apple Watch

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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

  1. Tap the menu button in the bottom-right corner.

    The menu button in the bottom-right corner of the Watch map
  2. Scroll down and tap Download Map.

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

    The Download button with the label Downloads Visible Area
  4. Keep the app open while the map downloads.

    The Downloading Map progress screen

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

Downloaded areas shaded in red on the map

How to delete a downloaded map

  1. Tap the menu button (three dots) in the bottom-right corner.

  2. Scroll down and tap Manage Storage.

    Manage Storage in the Watch menu
  3. Tap the downloaded map you want to delete.

    The list of downloaded maps with their sizes
  4. Tap Delete Map.

    The delete confirmation with the Delete Map button

Updated October 7, 2026

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