It’s Your Information

From a desire to not pay third-party apps to appreciate any part of the 1,420 square miles of public lands in Uinta County, Wyoming, I decided I should create a free alternative that works natively with my smartphone and can be used offline to reasonably confirm my location.

I’m sure others in the area have felt the same way. Fortunately, by opening this map on mobile, it should apply itself as a layer on your native Android Google Maps app. From there you can download the map for offline use and be able to use the app to navigate areas without service. These are capabilities, services, and information that is freely available for anyone to use, including me!

Also, I am totally not responsible if someone uses this to get themselves hopelessly lost or win some type of Darwin Award.

Map with Legend

Legend:

  • Purple squares – State and Local Lands
  • Amber squares – BLM Lands

If you would like to know more, the following steps below should allow you to open and save the shared map in Google Maps, including offline access.

Instructions for Viewing a Shared Google MyMaps Link in Google Maps:

  1. Click the Shared Link:
    • When you receive the shared Google MyMaps link, click on it to open the map in your web browser or Google MyMaps app.
  2. Open the Map in Google Maps:
    • On Desktop: After opening the link in your browser, you may see an option to “Open in Google Maps.” Click this to view the map directly in Google Maps.
    • On Mobile: If the link opens in the MyMaps app, there should be an option to view it in the Google Maps app by tapping “Open in Google Maps.”
  3. Save the Map for Offline Use:
    • On Mobile: Open the map in Google Maps.
    • Tap the search bar and scroll to the right in the options that appear until you see “Offline Maps.” Tap this.
    • Tap “Select Your Own Map” and drag the rectangle to cover the area of the map you want to save for offline access. Tap “Download.”
  4. Access the Map:
    • On Mobile: Once saved, you can access the map anytime in Google Maps by opening the app.
    • Go to “Saved” at the bottom of the screen.
    • Scroll down and tap on “Maps” to find the saved map.
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By Chris Snoke

At Evergreen Content & Search, I focus on content-driven SEO strategies that improve visibility, engagement, and real-world outcomes. With a background in content marketing and technical writing, I help brands create search-optimized content that ranks with purpose—and resonates with the right audience. My work bridges the gap between structure and story, aligning what search engines need with what people actually want to read.

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