This article walks through how to change the active map source, view, and add available map sources, and layer multiple maps on gaiagps.com.
If you'd like to add a coordinate grid overlay, see View and Add Coordinate Grids on gaiagps.com.
- Change Current Map Source - Custom Mode
- Add Map Sources
- Layering Multiple Map Sources
- Adventure Modes
Change Current Map Source - Custom Mode
1. Click the Custom icon in the left sidebar.
2. This will display your layers menu.
- If Layered Maps is toggled off, your currently selected map source layer is labeled with a green checkmark icon.
3. Selecting a different map layer will change which one is displayed on the main map.
Add Map Sources
You can access several map sources for free on gaiagps.com. Preview the entire map catalog here.
To add additional sources, follow these steps:
1. Click "Explore Layer Library" from the Custom map layers sidebar.
2. A variety of ways to find maps will appear in the sidebar. You can search for a map by name, view suggested maps by activity, add recommended maps, or browse the map catalog by category. Click the category that suits your needs to expand it and see the maps in that category.
3. Click the + icon to add a map source, or the - icon to remove it.
4. Click the name of a map source to display information about the map, including the legend.
Layering Multiple Map Sources
A Premium Membership will allow you to layer multiple map sources and adjust their transparency.
1. Click the Custom icon. This will display your Custom layers menu.
2. Toggle on Layered Maps
- Your currently selected layers are in the "Active Layers" section
- Additional available map layers are listed in the "Hidden Layers" section
3. Select the bubble icon next to a hidden layer to add it to the Active Layers section and display it on the main map. You can do this with multiple layers. Unselect the checkmark bubble to hide the layer.
4. Use the slider under each active layer to adjust its transparency.
5. Select the "X" at any time to close the Layers menu.
Adventure Modes
Adventure Modes provide a pre-set foundation, but you can fully customize your view using the basemap, trail, and overlay options found in the sidebar. Here's how:
- Select an Adventure Mode
- Pick a basemap - Choose between Topo, Hi-Res Sat, or Recent Sat
- Toggle Trail data on/off
- Toggle Overlays on/off
- Reset Defaults - Reset the Adventure Mode to the default mode settings
Note: Currently, there isn't an option to add additional layers or overlays to an Adventure Mode