Getting Started
Open the app
Section titled “Open the app”The map application runs at:
- Primary URL: app.truetopo.com
- Alaska region: alaska.truetopo.com
No signup required to browse. You can pan, zoom, switch basemaps, and turn on free layers immediately.
First steps
Section titled “First steps”1. Search for a place
Section titled “1. Search for a place”Use the search bar (top-left or via keyboard shortcut) to find a location. TrueTopo uses a gazetteer of 120,000+ Alaska place names: towns, peaks, rivers, mines, and GNIS features.
Examples: Fairbanks, Denali, Fort Knox, Kenai River.
2. Toggle layers
Section titled “2. Toggle layers”Open the Layers panel on the right to choose what appears on the map. Free layers include:
- Mining claims (state and federal)
- Land ownership and ANCSA boundaries
- Reference (PLSS, recording districts)
- Environment (NHD hydrography, 3DEP elevation)
Some layer groups are part of expansion packs or require a Pro subscription. See Account & Billing.
3. Click the map for intelligence
Section titled “3. Click the map for intelligence”Click any point in Alaska. The Intelligence panel shows:
- Opportunity Score — Prospectivity, access, and legal status
- Terrain — Elevation, slope, aspect
- District — Mining district and historic context
- Expired claims — Nearby tenure opportunities
- Recommendation — Stake, investigate, monitor, or avoid
Key domains
Section titled “Key domains”| Domain | Purpose |
|---|---|
| app.truetopo.com | Map application |
| www.truetopo.com | Marketing, pricing, signup |
| id.truetopo.com | Sign in, account management |
| docs.truetopo.com | Documentation (you are here) |
| status.truetopo.com | Platform status and uptime |
| legal.truetopo.com | Privacy, Terms, Cookies |
| resources.truetopo.com | GIS datasets and guides |
| watch.truetopo.com | Data change monitor |
- App guide — Panels, tools, basemaps, and workflows
- Account & Billing — Sign up, Pro, and payment
- Features — Current and planned features