By accessing boydsmaps.com, you agree to be bound by the following Terms of Use:
boydsmaps/search ("the site" or "the app") is owned and operated by Boyd Ostroff ("management") and access is only granted for personal, non-commercial, non-institutional use. Unless explicitly noted otherwise, all computer code, maps and other content on the site are copyright © 2026 by Boyd Ostroff with all rights reserved.
The app is provided "as-is", without any express or implied warranty. In no event will management be held liable for any damages arising from use of the site. Maps on the site do not contain survey grade data and no representations are made as to positional or vertical accuracy. The user assumes all risks associated with usage of the app. Management will not be held responsible for any map, data or code errors and no responsibility is assumed for damages or other liabilities due to availability, accuracy, cyber-security, use or misuse of the site or app and their content.
Locally-hosted maps are only available for use within the app and bulk downloading of map tiles is strictly prohibited. Activity that suggests a user is attempting to download map data in this fashion may result in a permanent block on their IP address. Suspicious or malicious user access outside of normal app functions may also result in permanent blockage. All decisions to block access are final and there is no appeal process.
The user should not assume they are permitted to drive or walk on a road or trail just because it appears on a map. It is the sole responsibility of the user to determine access constraints of any road shown on the maps. Boundaries for parcels, open space, military installations and other features are approximate and may contain significant errors. It is the responsibility of the user to independently determine if they are permitted in these areas.
The user acknowledges that the app is beta software currently under development, which may affect its stability and availability. Use the app at your own risk in the field; be sure to have another app or device available in the event that the app does not work properly.
The app requires an active data connection to function and it is the sole responsibility of the user to determine the impact on their cellular or other data plan to insure that limits are not exceeded. Management will not be responsible for any data charges related to your use of the app.
The search app allows users to export selected search results as .gpx files which are compatible with other apps and GPS devices. These files are intended for your own personal use, but may be shared subject to the following conditions. (1) Exported data may not be included in commercial products or any collection which requires payment. (2) Credit must be given to boydsmaps.com (3) Each point in the exported file includes a link to the original map at boydsmaps.com. These links must not be removed from the file.
boydsmaps.com does not collect any personally identifiable information and does not share data with any other parties. The site is privately-owned, not affiliated with any company or organization and has no advertising partners. Since there are no user accounts or registration, we don't have any of your personal information.
When you first open the boydsmaps/search app, the entire database will be loaded onto your device. All searches use this local database exclusively; your searches are completely private and never leave your device. Queries are never sent back to the boydsmaps server.
In order to display your position on the map, you must allow boydsmaps.com to use your location. When you activate GPS Tracking, you will receive an alert requesting permission to use your location. boydsmaps.com does not use your location data for any purpose other than the display of a pointer on the map and does not share this data with any other party.
When a map is displayed on the screen, your browser requests a series of image tiles from the map server. These tiles are logged along with the IP address that requested them. This data is only logged when you view maps that are locally hosted at boydsmaps.com. If you view a remotely-hosted map from another server (such as the US Geological Survey, for example) boydsmaps.com does not see this data but the remote server may record similar log entries. There are numerous ways to obscure your real IP address if you're concerned about privacy.
Data from the logfile at boydsmaps.com is aggregated and used to better understand site usage patterns. This data is only available to the site owner and is not shared with any third parties.