Apple Maps: Apple Maps in the browser: directions, places and Look Around. The National Map Viewer: Official US topographic data: elevation, hydrography, boundaries and imagery.
| Apple Maps | The National Map Viewer | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Map Platforms & National Atlases | Map Platforms & National Atlases |
| Coverage | Worldwide | United States |
| Updates | Continuously (community edits) | Periodically |
| Data source | Apple and partners | US Geological Survey |
| Made by | Apple | US Geological Survey |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Phone app available | Best on a computer |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Apple Maps
- Search and directions
- Place cards and guides
- Satellite view
What you can do with The National Map Viewer
- US topographic base layers
- Elevation and hydrography
- Free data downloads
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.