Update: Point Info
There’s a subtle new look to some of our dialogues and some of you have certainly noticed. A few features were combined and some added to the new Point Info window. Part of the intent of this update is to simplify our menus going forward and to create continuity across menus on CalTopo.
This change is now live on both web and 1.19.1 and later on mobile (caltopo.com/appstore). If you don’t see this on your mobile device, start by checking for an app update.
All functionality that was previously under the measure menu is still available, just under a new dialogue. When you select “Point Info” you will see the entirely new window. Let’s take a look:
The top half of the new Point Info window shows features you are likely used to seeing:
The new Point Info dialogue.
Simulated View is a link at the very top.
Position information comes next, with information on elevation, slope aspect and angle, and location coordinates. If you are needing to read coordinates out loud in a specific format, click on the “read as” icon to view more details, or the copy icon to copy/paste.
Parcel Data shows next. This data is currently available in the US only with Pro and higher subscriptions.
Weather may seem straightforward, but the new additions are really exciting! The obvious update is that we now display NOAA icons from the 7 day point forecast. You can still select “Full NOAA forecast” to open the NOAA site for that location if you would prefer to view the data there.
Using the NOAA forecast
With a Pro subscription or higher, you will be shown the current conditions at the nearest weather station. You can also choose other nearby stations by opening the drop down menu, or select “view on map” to close the Point Info menu and see where that station is on the underlying map. NOAA forecasts are currently only available for the Continental United States.
Sun and Moon Info: Finally, you will find the sun and moon info at the bottom of the new window. This is likely new to most users, although it does incorporate features from our previous sun exposure tool. The graph shows the sun’s intensity throughout the year at the selected point. At the top you can select the date, and timezone (GMT) if you are looking at an area not in your computer’s timezone (default). The graph is interactive as well, you can select dates to see in more detail by clicking on the graph. Give this a try on your device, we do recommend taking a quick look at the user guide for more details on this graph to ensure you get the most out of it: Sun and Moon Info
Sun and Moon info graph
We hope you are all excited about the new information included! We would love to hear what you think in the comments below. The Measure Menu section of the user guide has much more information on how to use these features.
If you have any questions, send us an email to help@caltopo.com. Happy Mapping!
Nice. Web looks great. iPhone 13 not yet. System Update due tonight, I’ll check again tomorrow. Version looks correct.
Hello! Even though I only have limited time to use CalTopo, I greatly appreciate your continued efforts to make it even better, as I am looking forward to a season in life when I’ll have more time for adventures 😄
Thanks for the kind words and thanks for using CalTopo!
This is a great feature! Curious the thoughts on some kind of weather interpolation enhancement possibility? E.g., I’m for fun I’m looking at the point info for weather at the summit of Mt. Daniel in Washington state. The weather it provides is at Fish Camp, around 4k feet lower than the Daniel summit. I can make my own interpolation in my brain based on what’s currently provided and my understanding of that area but curious if there’s any kind of premium weather product out there that users might opt-in for that might provide more precise weather forecasts. Great stuff again, thanks!
This Point Info update is a game-changer for anyone trekking in tough places like Everest Base Camp. Having quick access to exact elevation, slope, and coordinates makes route planning safer and easier. The sun and moon graph is a brilliant addition — understanding daylight and weather patterns in the mountains really helps us prepare better. Can’t wait to see these features expanded for the Himalayas!