Backtrack
Backtrack
  • Introduction
  • Getting Started
  • Mapping
    • Creating a Map
      • Creating Routes
      • Adding Markers
      • Organizing with Folders
      • Adding Layers
      • Choosing a Base Map
    • Layers
      • Mountain View
      • Backcountry Ski
      • Slope Angle
      • Slope Aspect
      • Sun Exposure
      • Avalanche
        • Avalanche Accidents
        • Avalanche Observations
        • Avalanche Forecast
      • SNOTEL
      • Hillshade
      • Cell Phone Coverage
      • Public Lands
      • Marine Charts
      • Image Overlay
    • Tools
      • Printing Maps
      • Offline Maps
      • 3D Maps
    • Importing & Exporting
      • Importing Map Features
      • Exporting Map Features
    • Sharing Your Map
  • Account
    • Subscription & Billing
    • Sign In & Security
  • Help & FAQ
    • FAQ
    • Keyboard Shortcuts
    • Version 2 Update
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  • Creating a new marker
  • Moving a marker
  • Customizing your marker
  • Adding details & photos
  1. Mapping
  2. Creating a Map

Adding Markers

Markers are map pins or waypoints that you place at a specific point on the map. This is great for marking your favorite camping spots, scenic viewpoints, or other points of interest.

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Creating a new marker

Add a new marker to identify points of interest.

On desktop, there are a few ways to add a new marker:

  • Click on the "Add" button in the Features sidebar and then click "Marker"

  • Use the keyboard shortcut "M"

Then click on the map where you want to place the marker

  1. Tap the plus icon in the bottom right of the map.

  2. Tap "Marker" in the menu that pops up.

  3. Move the crosshairs in the center of the map to where you want to place the marker.

  4. Tap "Set point" to drop the marker.

Moving a marker

Move an existing marker to a new location.

  1. Select the marker by clicking on it in the sidebar or map.

  2. Drag the marker with your mouse to the new location.

  3. The new position is saved automatically once you let go with your cursor.

  1. Tap on "Edit" in the bottom left corner.

  2. Move the crosshairs in the center of the map to where you want to move the marker.

  3. Tap on "Set Point" to confirm your selection.

Customizing your marker

Backtrack allows you to customize your markers to make them unique and meaningful. You can give your marker a unique name, add more details, and change the styling to customize the look of the marker.

Naming your marker

Your marker will have the default name "New Marker", which you can change to more accurately describe its purpose. To name your marker, double click its name in the side panel and type the new name.

Styling

There are a number of options to customize the look of your markers:

  • Symbol: Pick a symbol to represent the marker's purpose. For example, you might pick a tent to represent a potential campsite, or a car for where you'll park.

  • Outline: Customize how the icon is displayed on the map - either in a circle or standalone.

  • Color: Visually categorize your markers for easy identification by picking from a variety of colors.

  • Size: Drag the slider to increase or decrease the size of the marker. Make important markers larger or less significant ones smaller.

  • Label: Whether or not the name of the marker should be shown underneath the symbol.

Adding details & photos

Adding details to your marker allows you to include any information you find valuable. Here's how you can add custom details to your marker:

  1. Select the marker you want to add details to by clicking on it in the sidebar.

  2. In the marker's detail panel, click on the "Add details" text box.

  3. Type in any information you desire, such as notes, directions, or important facts about the location. You can use rich text formatting such as headers, bold text, and inline links.

You can also attach photos to your markers.