hiking maps
Wilderness navigation sheets
Hiking maps are maps designed for recreational trail use, showing terrain features, elevation changes, trail routes, and landmarks relevant to hikers.
They typically include contour lines, trail distances, water sources, and camping areas.
I picked up a hiking map at the ranger station before heading out.
Unlike road maps, they prioritize topography over infrastructure.
- contour linesLines joining equal elevations
- trail guidesWilderness expedition leaders
- trail systemInterconnected paths for recreation
- scaleMeasure of relative size
- pathRoute for traveling
legend · topography · trail · orienteering · switchbacks · route planners · backcountry · wilderness area · national park · waypoints · compass rose · scenic viewpoints · trail markers · mile marker · water sources · mountains · campsites · route
- map typesworld maps, city maps, street maps, highway maps, road atlas
- mountain mapstopo maps, contour lines, elevation maps, relief maps, terrain maps
- Ontario mapsregional maps, county maps, district maps, Lake Ontario, highway maps
- Western Canada mapshighway maps, regional maps, national park maps, trail maps, terrain maps
- Western mapsColorado, Wyoming, state maps, regional maps, Grand Canyon
- Alpine mapsSwiss Alps, Bavarian Alps, trail maps, mountain passes, elevation maps
hiking mapsGPS devices
Satellite-based location tools
GPS navigation · satellite navigation · real-time tracking · turn-by-turn navigation · smartphone GPS
hiking mapssubway maps
Urban rail network charts
road atlases · highway maps · metro maps · nautical charts · driving directions