Meshtastic Map
The official Meshtastic map is a useful first stop for publicly visible nodes and network discovery.
Mesh maps and discovery tools
Maps are one of the fastest ways to discover a mesh when you arrive somewhere new. They are not a complete picture of every active network.
Use maps for discovery, then verify with the local community. A map can be incomplete, delayed, or dependent on nodes sharing location or data through services such as MQTT.
Public map starting points
Liam Cottle’s Map
A widely used community map for exploring Meshtastic nodes and activity.
MeshMap
Another community mapping resource that can help reveal regional activity.
What a map can tell you
01WHEREPublicly visible nodes can reveal that a network exists in an area.
02WHONode names and community links can provide a lead to the people maintaining a network.
03WHENSome maps expose activity or update information that helps indicate how current an entry may be.
04LIMITSAbsence from a map does not prove that no local mesh exists.
Why networks can be missing
- Nodes may not publish location.
- MQTT participation may be disabled.
- A network may not use the service that feeds a particular map.
- Community documentation may live on a private or invitation-based platform.
- Data may simply be stale.
- Local networks can use configurations that are not represented by a generic map view.
A better travel workflow
- Search the destination in the 50-state directory.
- Open the listed maps and community websites.
- Look for a local club, group, or maintainer.
- Verify current information before relying on it.
- Send us a correction if a public resource is missing.
Privacy note: Do not publish a precise home address or other sensitive location simply to make a node appear on a map. Use an appropriate public or general-area description.
Submit a missing map or community
If a public map, regional site, or community resource should be listed, use the contribution page.