Using coordinates to search and create waypoints

Here's how to zoom to a location on the map by searching for coordinates and how to quickly create a waypoint from known coordinates.

Search supports the following coordinate formats:

• (note: make sure to remove spaces when using MGRS coordinates)

To search using coordinates:

1. Type or paste your coordinates into the search bar.
2. Click the search results to be taken to their location. If you don't see results in the dropdown, check above to make sure you have formatted them correctly.
   
   
   
   
3. The location will be marked on the map and the sidebar will open. Click Save Waypoint in the sidebar.   
   
   

Display waypoints in different coordinates types:

If you would like to change the units or coordinates that are displayed on the map, you can do that from the Map Preferences panel by following these steps:

• Switch Between Metric and Imperial and Coordinate Formats on gaiagps.com