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Add maps to Gaia GPS

You can add many of the digital maps you find on the web to Gaia GPS. Sometimes, it's as simple as pasting the map URL into Gaia GPS. Not every online map source will work, but if you have one in mind that uses the TMS (tile map service) protocol, you're in luck.

Find the URL

Gaia GPS has a several tutorials to assist you in working out the correct Tile URL. For example Adding a TMS Map Source

Adding off-road.guide map sources to Gaia GPS​

Open Gaia GPS in a web browser and click on the Layers link

Add Custom Layer

Scroll down and click on the Add Customer Source link

Add Custom Layer

The following dialog will pop up and you will need to enter the following information

Map Title: OSM France

Tile URL: https://a.tile.openstreetmap.fr/osmfr/{z}/{x}/{y}.png

Zoom Range: 6-18

Add Custom Layer

And click on Save

The lauer will then appear in the Map Layer list

Add Custom Layer

You can then treat the new layer as you would any other layer.

Download layer for offline use

Gaia GPS has a tutorial to assist in downloading maps for offline use. For example when you don't have any cellular coverage. See Download Maps for Offline Use