Get offline maps in new Google Maps Google Maps was updated last night (9-July-2013 v7.0.0). While there's a lot they added, one thing they removed was the ability to cache maps offline.

I relied on that functionality in poor-coverage areas. Is there anything I can do?
Open Google Maps and search for the area you want to cache (or just zoom in on it).


Tap the search bar. 
Type "Okay Maps" (some people report success with just "OK Maps") in the search bar.
Tap the search icon


You'll be dropped back at the maps view, and you'll see a notification that the area was copied to your clipboard or otherwise cached. Now, even offline you'll still be able to zoom down to the same level you were at on that map area.