Scenic Map Central USA Reviews

Buggy

DO NOT BUY ScenicMapCentralUSA! Download "you need a map" instead. That app is free and it is the EXACT same thing!

I've been updating for an hour now.... right next to the Router with full power. The update is about a fourth finished. I had the same experience with the first download.... Thought it would never download! Holds up using the iPAD ...and I have several other downloads "waiting". Since is the first in three I'm going to go to the other downloads (I did choose just one at a time, because of the earlier experience)...... The application is good...and the fact that it resides ON the iPAD without going to WiFi to retrieve it where WiFi is absent is a real PLUS..... but why the l-o-n-g download time?

I still have West and East to Go..... OH NO !

Please update for retina display! It looks horrible on new iPad ;(

I am running this on an iPad 2 and it's a bit jerky. On anything slower it might be really slow. After I downloaded the $9.99 Central USA Map I realized it does not include my location (St. Louis). A quick check back on the site information doesn't seem to point out where the maps break. If you're buying all of them this won't be an issue.

First, I totally agree with the description listed by the seller. His preview screens show what you can expect, and ScenicMapCentralUSA does what he says it will do.

Likes:
Roads stay on map when zooming out, big plus
Several preset views (5)
Off line, great when your 50 miles from a cell tower
Great detail, terrain, roads. I bought the Western US, I travel back roads in Utah, WY, and CO, Just bought Central US, more roads I travel often.

Dislikes:
Huge local file size, but worth the wait downloading if you need offline access. I've got the 64 Gb; 16 Gb users may not have the free space (plan on 4-5 Gb/area)

Recommend to a friend: Yes
Primary used on iPad, may load on iPhone to try GPS functions

Use: I have 7-8 other map apps, topo, GPS, Nav, etc, this map has smooth scrolling, fairly fast refresh (iPad 3rd Gen), smooth terrain features, 3D feature is nice. Best feature is small dirt roads don't disappear when you need to zoom out. One giant download and you've got 1/3 of the US in your hands, well worth the price. ScenicMapCentralUSA makes paper Atlas obsolete 💯
I have not used this with or for GPS tracking, other reviews reported it works well in that arena.

I bought ScenicMapCentralUSA for Avalanche training in Rocky Mountain National Park. The 3d terrain was a great help. The compass was also very helpful for figuring out aspects of mountain faces. Topographical Map navigation was straight forward with the GPS enabled.

The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is route planning. It would be very good to be able to draw a route and get information on that route (slope, elevation gain, etc) There is a way to do some basic measurements using navigation and waypoints. In some of the computer based topographical map programs that I've used - you could draw with a mouse a route and it would generate a route profile.

Just wanted to let you know that Scenic Map absolutely destroys any other topo map! You should start posting on the 4x4 sites, as the maps are perfect for off roading. I have an FJ Cruiser and frequently make expeditions into New Mexico’s back country (Jemez, Gila National Forest, Cabezon Wilderness, etc) and did not feel that the topo maps that come with my Garmin 3790 are worth the $80 that Garmin charges for them. They also are not optimized for Garmin displays, so they look like crap and it’s hard to get the big picture of the terrain that your in. I was desperate to find a product that would give me a much more detailed view of the terrain, and BLAM!!! Scenic maps to the rescue. With these maps, I know can scout from the comfort of my couch, the routes that I’d like to make runs on. Basically, it’s a life saver due to the fact, that I know what lies ahead in terms of the ruggedness of the terrain. Please keep up your outstanding work! I am really looking forward to new versions/updates! This summer I’m planning a trip through the Gila National Forest, which will take us through over 150 miles of forest/fire roads, in the remote back country and I have never felt more confident in taking on anything that the back country has in store for me thanks to Scenic Map.

I purchased the Western USA version of ScenicMapCentralUSA some time ago and love it so much I bought the others. This mapping app is great for planning driving trips and also for recording GPS tracks. I use it as a moving map so I can see what is around me as I drive. I have the iPad mounted on my dash where I can see it without having to look away from the road. For driving directions I use a TomTom GPS as well.

I now have a collection of my driving trip tracks that I can play back with Scenic Map. That is a pretty cool feature because I can see every stop I made. I also export my tracks as GPX files which I can load into other programs such as Google Earth.

This latest version has a nice feature that lets me fly around the country in 3D. There are lots of options to control how the map is displayed. I can turn off everything but the terrain. I can even turn that off and end up with a flat contour map. There is even an option to display the ground in its natural colors and see how the colors change month to month throughout the year.

Get the free Scenic Map Grand Canyon if you want to try out ScenicMapCentralUSA before you buy. Don't be surprised if you end up owning all of them like me.

Using on iPad 3G which includes the GPS chip. Since maps are loaded on iPad there is no need to be connected to a WiFi or the AT&T networks. Works like a standalone GPS! Great for knowing your exact location anywhere within the map coverage area. Unlike the typical auto GPS ScenicMapCentralUSA not only shows streets but also the local geographic.

One of the best Apps I have purchased. Also have down loaded to my iPhone. Smaller screen but still works well.

Most importantly, update works and bugs seem fixed. Still highly recommended.

I have both the Eastern and Western versions of this. Next summer I'll be traveling in the Central States, so I have now purchased this version. See my extended comments in the Eastern version. If you own more than one of these, be sure to upgrade them one at a time. It's a BIG download, but then again, how can it not be?

ScenicMapCentralUSA is awesome! not as detailed as a USGS quadrangle but a nice balance between topo and road maps. very easy to navigate and also has nice features like the ability to measure distances, get lat and long info and find the names of unknown features by hovering an icon above them. The file is enormous but where else can you get this kind of map coverage without having to depend on cell service or Wi-Fi? Highly recommended.