Stephen Johnson

Building @TopoMaps and Topo Fire

[Stephen Johnson @StephenLJohnson]

I LOVE navigating with @TopoMaps and my Apple Watch Ultra. We navigated down this rock shoot from Chikamin Ridge. I was constantly checking my watch while holding onto rocks to know when to turn so that we did drop too low in the shoot.

[Stephen Johnson @StephenLJohnson]

Finally working on @TopoMaps for macOS 26. Gotta say I really like the content going edge to edge on macOS 26.

[Stephen Johnson @StephenLJohnson]

@staninprague @TopoMaps Before I started working on the update, I thought the same thing. For me, I found that it just feels like the map is so much bigger than the iOS 18 version, even though it isn't that much bigger in reality. When I use the iOS18 version it feels cramped.

[Stephen Johnson @StephenLJohnson]

There is a new stats toolbar in @TopoMaps that is much for focused on your hike when you are recording an activity.

[Stephen Johnson @StephenLJohnson]

The updated interface for Liquid Glass and iOS 26 is now live for @TopoMaps!

[Stephen Johnson @StephenLJohnson]

I pretty much did all of my navigation with @TopoMaps on my Apple Watch Ultra (even all of the off trail sections).

[Stephen Johnson @StephenLJohnson]

This is my new favorite backpacking loop. https://t.co/u0rnXWkhFw

[Stephen Johnson @StephenLJohnson]

@MichaelTKovacs1 @TopoMaps Thanks Michael!! I hugely appreciate your support. Any fun hikes planned for this summer?

[Stephen Johnson @StephenLJohnson]

I am still working on the @TopoMaps iOS 26 design. First impression is that it really nice to use liquid glass on a map. The pic doesn't do it justice. This just "feels" so nice on my iPhone. (Got a TON of work to get the whole app updated.)

[Stephen Johnson @StephenLJohnson]

3D maps in @TopoMaps just launched today on the @AppStore 🎉🤩

[Stephen Johnson @StephenLJohnson]

I'm working on an off road trip to Overcoat Lake. Being able to see the route in 3D in @TopoMaps is 🤩. (3D maps are currently in beta testing.).

[Stephen Johnson @StephenLJohnson]

Working on adding 3D trail fly overs to @TopoMaps 😀

[Stephen Johnson @StephenLJohnson]

The 3D maps in @TopoMaps are different from most other 3D maps. The interaction is optimized for exploring possible routes in the mountains. You can see what you are looking at on the main map.

[Stephen Johnson @StephenLJohnson]

Super excited to get 3D for @TopoMaps maps into public beta!

[Stephen Johnson @StephenLJohnson]

One more test.

[Stephen Johnson @StephenLJohnson]

Test out a new @TopoMaps feature.

[Stephen Johnson @StephenLJohnson]

🤯 today in a @Waymo. It was unbelievable. It was the first time I didn't feel sick or stressed in a "cab" in a big city. Seriously it was incredibly smooth and not stressful.

[Stephen Johnson @StephenLJohnson]

Here is the Chikamin loop route we followed. https://t.co/wya5RguOm1

[Stephen Johnson @StephenLJohnson]

This was the view from the top of Chikamin. It was an amazing loop! Lots of off trail, boulders, scree, and amazing views!.

[Stephen Johnson @StephenLJohnson]

There's just something about the Cascades ❤️
(Thunder Mountain Lakes)