Sketch, brief and share, without an enterprise GIS deployment

Range planning, exercise overlays, family readiness, ROTC programs and public-affairs maps, built fast in any browser, shared by link.

G2 4.7 / 5 · 200 reviews on G2
A training range map with safety fans drawn over satellite imagery, marked impact areas, and color-coded unit assignment zones
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“Scribble Maps is one of the only software available that lets you make a fully customizable map. I was able to create unique markers for different types of sites for guests to easily find what they're looking for.”

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Why Scribble Maps for Defense

Sketch fast in any browser

Range fans, axis lines, phase lines, objectives and safety zones, drawn in minutes, no specialized software required.

Brief on a shared link

Share an exercise overlay or range plan with your team by link. They open it in a browser. No install, no account.

Bring data from any source

Import KML, Shapefile, GeoJSON or GPX. Layer training-area maps, route data and existing overlays without re-keying.

Built for Defense teams

A training range map with surface danger zone fans, impact areas, and observation post markers overlaid on terrain

Range planning and safety

Draw range fans, surface danger zones and impact areas on satellite imagery for exercise pre-briefs and safety reviews.

A maneuver exercise overlay map with phase lines, axis of advance arrows, and unit boundary symbols

Exercise overlays and tabletops

Build maneuver overlays for tabletop exercises with phase lines, objectives, axis of advance and unit boundaries.

A base community map with rallying points, on-base resources, and welcome routes for arriving families

Family readiness and unit programs

Map evacuation rallying points, sponsor neighborhoods, on-base resources and welcome routes for new arriving families.

A ceremony site map with the parade route, viewing areas, security posts, and parking zones marked

Public affairs and ceremonies

Map a parade route, ceremony footprint or VIP visit. Mark posts, gates, road closures and viewing areas on one map.

Features that matter

  • Draw on satellite, street, terrain or hybrid base maps
  • Range fans, danger zones and impact areas
  • Custom markers for posts, objectives and assets
  • Measure distance, area and bearing
  • Import KML, Shapefile, GeoJSON, GPX and CSV
  • Export to PDF, PNG, KML or GeoJSON for briefings
  • AES-256 encryption for sensitive maps
  • SSO (SAML / OIDC / SCIM) and SCIM provisioning
  • Activity and audit logs
  • Works on mobile, tablet and desktop browsers

Scribble AI

Build maps with plain English

Tell Scribble AI what you need. Try “draw a 500m buffer around every site,” “import this CSV and color by status,” or “measure the route from the depot to each stop.” It does it in seconds. No GIS training needed, and your team gets the same map, ready to share.

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What customers are saying

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“Scribble Maps is one of the only software available that lets you make a fully customizable map. I was able to create unique markers for different types of sites for guests to easily find what they're looking for.”

Kaval & Nandini S. Product Manager, F-35 Mission Planning Environment
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“I work in territory strategies and this is helping me lay out visuals in my work.”

Verified Defense & Space user Defense & Space

Frequently asked questions

Is Scribble Maps cleared for classified information?

Scribble Maps is a commercial cloud product and is not authorized for classified data. Use it for unclassified planning, public affairs, family readiness and training overlays.

Do you support SSO and audit logs?

Yes. Scribble Maps supports SAML/OIDC/SCIM, activity and audit logs, and user management.

Can I import existing KML or Shapefile overlays?

Yes. Import KML, Shapefile, GeoJSON, GPX or CSV. Layer over any base map and re-share.

Can I keep training overlays private?

Yes. Scribble Maps supports private maps, password protection and AES-256 encryption.

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