Add and Manage Map Sources on gaiagps.com

Learn how to change the current map source, view more available map sources, and layer maps by following these instructions.

If you'd like to add a coordinate grid overlay, see View and Add Coordinate Grids on gaiagps.com.

Change Current Map Source

1) Click the Layers icon.

2) This will display your Layers menu.

• 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 a number of map sources for free on gaiagps.com.  Preview the entire map catalog here.

To add additional sources follow these steps: 

1) Click "Add Map Layers" from the Map Layers list.

2) A list of map categories will appear on the left-hand side of the screen. Click the category that suits your needs.

3) Click the + to add the source (or the - 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 Layers icon.

2) This will display your Layers menu.

• Your currently selected layers are in the "Visible Layer" section
• Additional available map layers are listed in the "Hidden Layers" section

3) Select the green checkmark next to a hidden layer to add it to the Visible Layers section and display it on the main map. You can do this with multiple layers. Unselect the checkmark to hide the layer.

4) Use the slider under each visible layer to adjust its transparency. 

5) Select the "X" at any time to close the Layers menu.