Detector Maps is a specialized Android application developed by geologists specifically for gold prospectors. This convenient utility offers mapping and exploration tools for field workers searching for gold-bearing terrain across Australia.
Maps and data
An app provides access to several geological datasets, including:
- surface geochemistry data;
- locations of historic gold mines and workings;
- current and expired mining leases, updated every weekday.
These layers are curated for prospectors and optimized for mobile use.
Additionally, the app allows users to record their exact exploration paths, known as breadcrumb trails. This feature helps prospectors avoid retracing old ground, log their routes, and ensure thorough coverage of target areas.
It is possible to download detailed map tiles and geological data layers for offline use. Please note that GPS, trail tracking, and waypoint marking continue to function without a mobile signal. Thus, the app is reliable even in the most remote locations, similar to Bison Tracker.
Furthermore, you can drop waypoints to mark significant finds such as gold nuggets, test pits, quartz outcrops, hot targets, old workings, or campsites. All these points can be named, organized, and synced to your account. The app offers precise live GPS tracking. It is possible to see their position in real time relative to leases, boundaries, and terrain features.
Subscription
A single subscription provides access to all major gold-producing states in Australia:
- Queensland;
- New South Wales;
- Western Australia;
- Victoria;
- South Australia;
- Tasmania;
- Northern Territory.
Two main subscription options are provided. There are monthly and yearly plans that include access to all maps, data layers, offline functionality, and coverage for every Australian state. This utility is primarily intended for a wide range of users, including professional and hobbyist gold prospectors, explorers, field geologists, clubs, and groups. The app is compatible with all major gold detection equipment, from pans to advanced detectors like the GPX 6000, SDC, and Gold Monster.
Features
- is intended for Australian gold prospectors;
- provides access to several geological datasets;
- it is possible to record exploration paths and download maps;
- you can drop and name waypoints;
- the app is free to download and use;
- compatible with current Android versions.
