MapZest Geospatials

MapZest Geospatials

Smart GPS Tracking & Mapping

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Developed by TerrAqua UAV, MapZest is a versatile mobile GPS tracking, field survey, and GIS app that turns any Android device into a real-time mapping platform. Perfect for GIS professionals mapping infrastructure or outdoor enthusiasts tracking hikes, adventures, and travel. Key Capabilities: • Background GPS: Tracks paths continuously with a battery-efficient service, even when the screen is off. • Geotagged Media: Saves photos with precise coordinate and timestamp overlays (saved in EXIF tags). • Offline Maps:Cache up to 10,000 terrain/satellite tiles terrain/satellite tiles to navigate deep backcountry off-the-grid. • Live Sharing: Broadcast your real-time position to team or family for safety. • GIS Exports: Export paths and waypoints in GeoJSON, KML, and ESRI Shapefile formats.

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  • MapZest
    MapZestGPS Tracking, Field Surveys & Hiking Maps
    Jul 2026
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MapZest - GPS Tracking, Field Surveys & Hiking Maps

MapZest is a versatile mobile GPS tracking and GIS survey app for Android. Perfect for GIS mapping, hiking, and tracking travel routes. Key Features: • Background GPS: Battery-efficient path tracking even with the screen off. • Geotagged Media: Stamp coordinates & timestamps on photos (saved in EXIF tags). • Offline Maps: Cache up to 10,000 tiles (satellite/terrain) for offline navigation. • GIS Exports: Save paths in GeoJSON, KML, and ESRI Shapefile formats.
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