digital$0–40/yearused in 2 side quests
Offline mapping app with property boundaries
Smartphone or GPS app that displays property boundary lines and parcel ownership over topographic maps, working without cell service. Shows exactly when you're crossing from public to private land.
What to look for
- 1True offline functionality (downloads map tiles and boundary data for offline use)
- 2Property parcel layer with ownership information
- 3Public lands layer showing parks, forests, and legal access areas
- 4GPS tracking that works without cell signal
Skip
- Apps requiring active internet connection—cell service is unreliable in remote areas
Used for: Verifying property boundaries while foraging · Confirming you're on public land · Navigating to legal foraging areas · Avoiding trespassing violations
Side quests that use it
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