Each map maker has a unique style to their presentation, but often there are ways we can improve the way a map looks onscreen. Depending on screen resolution, bright light on a sunny day, or screen brightness to save battery life, many factors can all affect our ability to see details on our maps.
For instance, here is a series of screenshots of the Natural Atlas with subtle overlay additions to it.
As you can see, it is incredibly detailed, but because of its light colors it can be hard to see on a sunny day. In fact, it’s a little hard to see here on a white background. Here is a tip that can allow us to quickly see our map details and provide an even more enjoyable app experience in Topo Maps+. Each photo below has one more overlay added to it.
To make these changes yourself:
- Tap on the top right folded map icon.
- Select the Overlays tab
- Toggle on the US & S Canada Hill Shading and Neotreks Slope Map
Make sure the blend mode is on “Multiply” and Transparency is set at around 30%.
