Is there a map for EVE Frontier? Yes! EF-Map is a free, interactive 3D star map built specifically for EVE Frontier pilots. It runs entirely in your browser, requires no account, and puts the entire frontier—over 24,000 solar systems—at your fingertips.
Whether you're planning a cross-region expedition, looking for the shortest route to a destination, or just want to explore the vast galaxy, EF-Map gives you the tools to navigate the frontier with confidence.
Quick Start
Ready to jump in? Open EF-Map now and start exploring. Use your mouse to orbit, scroll to zoom, and click any star to see system details. It's that simple.
What is EF-Map?
EF-Map is a community-built navigation tool that visualizes the entire EVE Frontier universe in an interactive 3D starfield. Unlike static images or spreadsheets, you can fly through the galaxy, search for specific systems, plan routes, and analyze regions—all from your web browser.
The map is completely free, requires no downloads or accounts, and processes everything locally in your browser. Your navigation history, bookmarks, and preferences stay on your device.
Key Features
🌌 Interactive 3D Star Map
The heart of EF-Map is a WebGL-powered 3D visualization of the EVE Frontier galaxy:
- 24,000+ solar systems rendered as interactive stars
- Smooth orbit, pan, and zoom controls for exploring any region
- Region boundaries displayed as subtle grid overlays
- Constellation groupings to understand local structure
- Click any star to view system details, security status, and connected gates
The rendering engine uses Three.js and custom shaders to maintain 60fps even when displaying thousands of stars. For a deeper look at how we built it, see Three.js Rendering: Building a 3D Starfield.
🚀 Smart Gate Routing
Need to get from point A to point B? EF-Map's routing system calculates optimal paths through the Smart Gate network:
- Point-to-point routing: Enter origin and destination, get the shortest path
- Smart Gate integration: Incorporates player-built Smart Gates for faster routes
- Multi-waypoint planning: Plan complex routes with multiple stops
- Route visualization: See your entire path rendered on the 3D map
- Jump distance optimization: Routes calculated based on your ship's capabilities
The routing algorithm uses a bidirectional Dijkstra implementation for speed. Technical details are available in Smart Gate Routing: Bidirectional Dijkstra.
How Smart Gate Routing Works
Smart Gates are player-constructed structures that create jump connections between systems. EF-Map tracks these gates and incorporates them into route calculations, often finding paths that are significantly shorter than NPC stargate-only routes.
📊 Region Analysis and Comparison
Planning where to set up operations? The region analysis tools help you compare different areas of space:
- System density: How many systems are in each region?
- Connectivity: How well-connected is a region to its neighbors?
- Smart Gate coverage: Which regions have the most player infrastructure?
- Side-by-side comparison: Compare multiple regions at once
🔍 Search and Navigation
With 24,000+ systems, finding what you're looking for is essential:
- Instant search: Type any system, constellation, or region name
- Fuzzy matching: Handles typos and partial names
- Click-to-center: Jump directly to any search result
- Recent systems: Quick access to systems you've viewed
🏴 Collaborative Tribe Marks
Mark systems as belonging to your tribe or alliance, and share those marks with others:
- Custom markers: Tag systems with your tribe's colors
- Shareable links: Generate URLs that include your marks
- Visual overlay: See marked systems highlighted on the map
- Private by default: Your marks only appear for those you share with
Getting Started
Using EF-Map requires no setup. Here's how to start exploring:
- Open the map: Visit ef-map.com in any modern browser
- Navigate the view: Click and drag to orbit, scroll to zoom, right-click to pan
- Find a system: Use the search bar (magnifying glass icon) to locate any system
- Plan a route: Open the Routing panel and enter your origin and destination
- Explore features: Check out the feature panels on the left sidebar
For a complete walkthrough of all features, visit our Features page.
EF-Map Tool Ecosystem
EF-Map is more than just a star map. We've built a suite of tools to support EVE Frontier pilots:
🎯 Killboard
Track combat activity across the frontier with the EF-Map Killboard. See recent kills, top pilots, and activity heatmaps—all integrated with the map visualization.
📐 Blueprint Calculator
Plan your manufacturing with the Blueprint Calculator. Input required materials, calculate costs, and optimize your production chains.
📋 Log Parser
Turn your game logs into insights with the Log Parser. Analyze mining efficiency, combat performance, travel patterns, and session history—all processed locally on your device.
🖥️ EF-Helper Desktop App
For pilots who want deeper integration, the EF-Helper desktop application provides:
- In-game overlay: See route information without alt-tabbing
- Automatic system detection: Map follows your in-game location
- Quick route updates: Calculate new routes from the overlay
Privacy by Design
EF-Map is built with privacy as a core principle:
Your Data Stays Yours
- No account required: Use all features without signing up
- Client-side processing: Routing, search, and analysis happen in your browser
- Local storage: Bookmarks and preferences stored on your device only
- No tracking: We collect aggregate usage stats only (system visited counts, not who visited)
- Open source: Review the code yourself on GitHub
Read our full Privacy Policy for complete details on how we handle (or rather, don't handle) your data.
Technical Architecture
For the technically curious, here's what powers EF-Map:
- Frontend: React + TypeScript + Vite
- 3D Rendering: Three.js with custom WebGL shaders
- Data Processing: Web Workers for heavy computation (routing, optimization)
- Local Storage: IndexedDB + LocalStorage for preferences and history
- Hosting: Cloudflare Pages with edge-deployed Workers
Explore our technical blog posts for deep dives into specific systems:
Community and Support
EF-Map is built by and for the EVE Frontier community. We're always looking for feedback, bug reports, and feature suggestions.
- GitHub: Report issues or contribute
- Discord: Join the community discussion
- Feature Requests: Share your ideas for new tools
Ready to navigate the frontier? Open EF-Map and discover the full galaxy at your fingertips. No account required—just point, click, and fly.
Related Resources
- Features Overview — Complete guide to all EF-Map capabilities
- FAQ — Common questions answered
- Three.js Rendering: Building a 3D Starfield — How we built the visualization
- Smart Gate Routing: Bidirectional Dijkstra — The routing algorithm explained
Welcome to the frontier, pilot. The map is yours.