Detector Maps

Detector Maps is your ultimate field tool for gold prospecting in Australia, the United States, and New Zealand. Built by geologists for real prospectors, it combines advanced geological datasets with intuitive GPS tools so you can explore smarter, stay on the gold, and avoid wasting time on low-potential ground — even offline. Whether you’re swinging a detector, panning a creek, or hiking into remote country, Detector Maps puts rich geological intelligence in your pocket. WHAT MAKES DETECTOR MAPS DIFFERENT Advanced geological and gold-focused data. Built and curated specifically for prospectors. Optimised for mobile and offline field use. Included layers (where available): Surface geochemistry with filtering tools Historic gold mines and workings Current and expired mining leases / claims (updated every weekday) Optional LiDAR hillshade add-on for ultra-detailed terrain reading BREADCRUMB TRAIL TRACKING (BACKGROUND GPS) Record your exact trail — even when the app is in the background or your screen is off Avoid going over the same old ground twice Log your exploration paths for future trips and follow-ups WHY WE REQUEST “ALWAYS ALLOW” LOCATION ACCESS Detector Maps only uses background location when you turn breadcrumb tracking ON. This ensures: A complete, accurate log of your journey Tracking continues even while the phone is idle or the screen is off Better battery management during long prospecting days You can disable background tracking at any time in the app or device settings. OFFLINE ACCESS ANYWHERE Download detailed map tiles and data layers for offline use GPS position, trails, and waypoints continue working without mobile reception Perfect for remote trips and off-grid prospecting WAYPOINT MARKING & FIELD NOTES Mark waypoints for gold finds, test pits, quartz outcrops, hot targets, old workings, camps and more Add names, notes, and categories to organise your field data Sync everything securely to your account REAL-TIME GPS NAVIGATION Track your live position with precision See leases, boundaries, geology, and terrain features as you move Use Detector Maps as your dedicated gold prospecting GPS tool COVERAGE AUSTRALIA Full coverage across all major gold-producing states: QLD, NSW, VIC, WA, SA, TAS, NT. UNITED STATES Coverage in: California, Alabama, North Carolina, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho, Oregon, Utah, Colorado, Montana, Washington, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, New Mexico. NEW ZEALAND Historic goldfields coverage, geology layers, and offline maps. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION All plans include all maps, standard layers, offline downloads, and access to Australia, USA, and New Zealand. USA Pricing Monthly: $9.99 USD Yearly: $99 USD AUS/NZ Pricing Monthly: $9.99 AUD Yearly: $99 AUD Payments are charged to your Google Play account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscripti