Using the iPhone Map

Purchase the map

California Trail Map is a map (not an app). Map files are downloaded then used in the app that you choose.

Purchase the map using PayPal or a credit card. You will receive an email with a link to download the map after the transaction completes which usually takes about a minute. The link can be used to download the current version of the map until your subscription expires.

The map can be used beyond the subscription period but it will be out of date. For personal use, you may install the map on any iPad, iPhone, Windows or Mac device that you own.

iTunes Steps

Video Instructions

Text Instructions

  1. Download the CaliforniaTrailMap.MBTiles file onto your Mac or PC.
  2. Install App of Choice using iTunes.
  3. Connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer. iTunes will open automatically.
  4. Select your device.
  5. Select File Sharing.
  6. Scroll down using the right most scroll bar.
  7. Select <App of Choice> in the Apps list.
  8. Add File... or drag the CaliforniaTrailMap.MBTiles file into the Galileo Documents shared folder.
  9. Disconnect your device after the sync completes.
  10. Start the application on your device and California Trail Map as the active map.
iTunes - Select Device Steps iTunes - File Sharing Steps

Apps

Any app that supports MBTiles offline maps a can be used.

DIY Map GPS

  • Cost is $3.

LeadNav GPS

  • Cost is $20 for the app then $250/year.

Guru Maps

  • $22.49 per year. $49.99 lifetime.
  • Compatible with all iPads, iPhone 3GS or later, and iPod Touch 3rd generation or later.
  • For more information, see the Guru Maps Help

Use the map on Linux, Mac or Windows

The map is provided in the popular MBTiles format which can be viewed on a Linux, Mac or Windows computer using:

More Info

Search feature does not work with offline maps.

WiFi only iPads are dependent on WiFi signals to determine location. The map will work without a WiFi signal but the application will not be able to determine your location. All 3G and 4G cellular devices include a GPS receiver that can determine location without a WiFi or cellular signal.

Download Managers

Download the map faster and more reliably with a download manager.

Use the map on your iPhone or iPad

  • No Internet connection is required.
  • Transparent map can be overlaid onto satellite imagery.
  • Two map format options.

MBTiles Raster - Original Format

  • MBTiles map is installed using iTunes on a Mac or PC.
  • 3 GB required for each Transparent map(southern, central).
  • 3.5 GB required for each Land Boundary map(southern, central).
  • 4 GB required for each California Topo map (lower resolution - southern, central).
  • Up to 4 GB required for each County Topo map (high resolution).
  • Can be used with any app that supports MBTiles offline maps.
  • MapTiler can be used to view this format on a Mac or Windows PC.

App Options

Mapsforge Vector - New Format

  • One click install.
  • 115 MB required for map.
  • 1.2 GB required for topo background.
  • Can be used with any app that supports Mapsforge offline maps.
  • Cartograph Pro can be used to view this format on a Mac or Windows PC.

App Option

Cartograph 2 Maps can overlay the map on top of satellite imagery and online maps.

 

 

 

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