CalTopo: Backcountry map for planning with slope angle, topo and fire layers. Mapy.com: Detailed outdoor and city maps from Czechia, popular with hikers across Europe.
| CalTopo | Mapy.com | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Hiking, Ski & Outdoor Maps | Map Platforms & National Atlases |
| Coverage | Worldwide, best in the US | Worldwide, best in Central Europe |
| Updates | Periodically | Continuously (community edits) |
| Data source | USGS, satellite imagery and many other layers | Seznam data and OpenStreetMap |
| Made by | CalTopo | Seznam.cz |
| Price | Free + paid plan | Free |
| Account | Free to view, account for extras | No account needed |
| On phones | Best on a computer | Phone app available |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with CalTopo
- Topo maps with slope-angle shading
- Draw and measure routes
- Print large maps
- Many specialist layers
What you can do with Mapy.com
- Tourist map with marked trails
- Route planning for hiking and cycling
- Aerial imagery
- Offline maps in the app
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.