DeLorme
DeLorme produces detailed topographic paper and digital maps, most notably the Atlas & Gazetteer series, for outdoor recreation consumers. Founded in 1976 in Yarmouth, Maine, it now operates as a product sub-brand of Garmin Ltd., distributed through Garmin's global retail and e-commerce channels.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1976
- HeadquartersYarmouth, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What DeLorme does
DeLorme is a U.S.-based mapping and navigation company founded in 1976 and headquartered in Yarmouth, Maine, originally known for printed topographic atlases and consumer GPS hardware. The firm pioneered detailed paper mapping products, most notably the DeLorme Atlas & Gazetteer series, which became a reference standard for hikers, campers, hunters, and backcountry enthusiasts seeking offline geographic and topographic information. The company historically extended its product surface into consumer GPS hardware, satellite communicators, and digital mapping software.
Today, DeLorme operates as a product sub-brand of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), a publicly traded strategic acquirer. Following the acquisition, the DeLorme Atlas & Gazetteer line continues to be sold through Garmin's e-commerce storefront and retail network as part of the Outdoor Recreation category, while DeLorme's prior GPS hardware and satellite communication intellectual property has been absorbed into Garmin's broader device portfolio (e.g., the inReach satellite communicator line, GPSMAP handhelds). There is no standalone corporate entity, funding activity, or separate go-to-market function for DeLorme documented in the input; revenue, pricing, and product investment decisions sit with Garmin. The founder David DeLorme and a Director of IT are listed as the identifiable leadership figures still associated with the brand.
DeLorme firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- DeLorme
- Legal name
- DeLorme
- Website
- https://delorme.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1976
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- DeLorme produces detailed topographic paper and digital maps, most notably the Atlas & Gazetteer series, for outdoor recreation consumers. Founded in 1976 in Yarmouth, Maine, it now operates as a product sub-brand of Garmin Ltd., distributed through Garmin's global retail and e-commerce channels.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where DeLorme is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Yarmouth
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
DeLorme business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Distribution channels1 record
DeLorme product offering
Product offeringCore offering
DeLorme provides mapping software, global positioning system hardware, wireless and internet mapping applications, and paper maps. Its flagship offering is the DeLorme Atlas & Gazetteer, a series of detailed topographic and geographic reference maps for outdoor recreation, now sold through Garmin's outdoor recreation product category.
Product overview
DeLorme's product portfolio under Garmin encompasses mapping, GPS navigation, and outdoor recreation products. The core offerings include the DeLorme Atlas & Gazetteer (topographic maps now distributed through Garmin), Forerunner running smartwatches, fēnix premium multisport watches, VENU health-focused watches, and the MARQ luxury collection. The product line spans cycling (Edge computers, Tacx trainers), golf (Approach watches, XERO rangefinders), marine (chartplotters, Garmin Signal VHF radios with Navionics integration), aviation (D2 Mach 2 smartwatches), and outdoor recreation (inReach satellite communicators, GPSMAP handhelds). Supporting platforms include Garmin Connect for fitness tracking, Connect IQ for third-party app development, Garmin Pay for contactless payments, and Garmin Coach for adaptive training plans. Several brands were acquired by Garmin including DeLorme, Navionics, and Tacx indoor cycling equipment, now integrated into Garmin's unified product ecosystem.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- DeLorme Atlas & Gazetteer Print and digital topographic mapping products providing detailed outdoor recreation maps, originally developed by DeLorme and now distributed through Garmin's outdoor recreation category. Targeted at hikers, campers, hunters, and outdoor recreation enthusiasts needing detailed offline geographic and topographic reference.
Companies that use DeLorme
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
DeLorme technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
DeLorme partnerships and signals
Strategic signalRecent moves4 records
Expansion highlights2 records
DeLorme competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- TomTom: TomTom is a global navigation and mapping company offering digital maps, location services, and consumer GPS devices — a broad incumbent whose mapping platform and consumer navigation products overlap with DeLorme's historical mapping and GPS hardware offerings.
- Garmin Ltd. Garmin Ltd. is DeLorme's parent and one of the largest navigation, GPS, and outdoor recreation hardware companies globally; included for context on DeLorme's market positioning within Garmin's outdoor recreation product line.
- HERE Technologies: HERE Technologies provides location data and mapping platforms used across automotive, logistics, and enterprise — comparable to DeLorme's mapping-software heritage as a mapping and geospatial data provider operating at much larger scale.
Direct peers
- Rand McNally: Rand McNally publishes atlases, paper maps, and digital navigation products for consumers, fleets, and education — directly comparable to DeLorme Atlas & Gazetteer as a competing consumer atlas and map publisher.
- National Geographic Maps: National Geographic Maps publishes Trails Illustrated topographic and recreational maps for hiking and outdoor activities — a direct comparable to DeLorme Atlas & Gazetteer in the outdoor recreation paper map category.
- Magellan (MiTAC Digital): Magellan-branded GPS handhelds and outdoor navigation devices historically competed with DeLorme's GPS hardware and overlap with DeLorme/Garmin's handheld and outdoor navigation offerings.
Emerging players
- onX (onXmaps): onX produces detailed topographic and land-management maps for hunting, hiking, and outdoor recreation via mobile apps — a direct digital competitor to DeLorme Atlas & Gazetteer for the same outdoor end users.
- AllTrails: AllTrails is a leading trail discovery and navigation platform for hikers and outdoor users — an emerging digital alternative to DeLorme Atlas & Gazetteer for outdoor recreation map and trail reference needs.
- Gaia GPS (Trailbehind): Gaia GPS offers subscription-based outdoor navigation and topographic maps on mobile, directly competing with DeLorme's digital outdoor mapping use cases for backpackers and outdoor recreation enthusiasts.
Others
- Mapbox: Mapbox provides a developer-facing mapping platform and location services underpinning many consumer applications — an ecosystem peer relevant to DeLorme's mapping-software heritage, though not a direct consumer-facing competitor.
Market position
Strengths3 records
Weaknesses3 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks4 records
Key highlights4 records
Customer concentration
DeLorme social profiles
Digital presenceDeLorme financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
DeLorme leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
DeLorme funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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DeLorme M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about DeLorme
What does DeLorme do?
DeLorme provides mapping software, global positioning system hardware, wireless and internet mapping applications, and paper maps. Its flagship offering is the DeLorme Atlas & Gazetteer, a series of detailed topographic and geographic reference maps for outdoor recreation, now sold through Garmin's outdoor recreation product category.
Is DeLorme a public or private company?
DeLorme is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was DeLorme founded?
DeLorme was founded in 1976. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is DeLorme based?
DeLorme is headquartered in Yarmouth, United States, in the North America region.
Who are DeLorme's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are TomTom, Garmin Ltd. and HERE Technologies. Direct peers are Rand McNally, National Geographic Maps and Magellan (MiTAC Digital). Emerging players are onX (onXmaps), AllTrails and Gaia GPS (Trailbehind). Mapbox is listed as an others.
Does DeLorme have an API?
No public API is recorded for DeLorme.