diff --git a/assets/changelog.json b/assets/changelog.json
index d678b6d..e3c58a5 100644
--- a/assets/changelog.json
+++ b/assets/changelog.json
@@ -3,7 +3,8 @@
     "content": [
       "• Catch and correct a couple rare map bounds issues",
       "• Prevent queueing a deletion without being logged in",
-      "• Require a reason for deletion, provide options in a dropdown"
+      "• Require a reason for deletion, provide options in a dropdown",
+      "• Add option to hide zoom controls in advanced settings"
     ]
   },
   "2.10.3": {
diff --git a/lib/app_state.dart b/lib/app_state.dart
index 1cf00a8..e098e9f 100644
--- a/lib/app_state.dart
+++ b/lib/app_state.dart
@@ -157,6 +157,8 @@ class AppState extends ChangeNotifier {
   UploadMode get uploadMode => _settingsState.uploadMode;
   FollowMeMode get followMeMode => _settingsState.followMeMode;
   bool get keepScreenAwake => _settingsState.keepScreenAwake;
+  bool get hideZoomControls => _settingsState.hideZoomControls;
+
 
   bool get proximityAlertsEnabled => _settingsState.proximityAlertsEnabled;
   int get proximityAlertDistance => _settingsState.proximityAlertDistance;
@@ -685,6 +687,11 @@ class AppState extends ChangeNotifier {
     await _settingsState.setKeepScreenAwake(enabled);
   }
 
+  Future<void> setHideZoomControls(bool enabled) async {
+    await _settingsState.setHideZoomControls(enabled);
+  }
+
+
   Future<void> setPauseQueueProcessing(bool enabled) async {
     await _settingsState.setPauseQueueProcessing(enabled);
     if (!enabled) {
diff --git a/lib/localizations/de.json b/lib/localizations/de.json
index a0190e1..32e235e 100644
--- a/lib/localizations/de.json
+++ b/lib/localizations/de.json
@@ -75,12 +75,18 @@
     "advancedSettingsSubtitle": "Leistungs-, Warnungs- und Kachelanbieter-Einstellungen",
     "proximityAlerts": "Näherungswarnungen",
     "keepScreenAwake": "Bildschirm Aktiv Lassen",
-    "networkStatusIndicator": "Netzwerkstatus-Anzeige"
+    "networkStatusIndicator": "Netzwerkstatus-Anzeige",
+    "hideZoomControls": "Zoom-Steuerung Ausblenden"
   },
   "keepScreenAwake": {
     "title": "Bildschirm während der App-Nutzung aktiv lassen",
     "subtitle": "Verhindert, dass sich der Bildschirm während der Nutzung der App automatisch ausschaltet"
   },
+  "hideZoomControls": {
+    "title": "Zoom-Steuerung ausblenden",
+    "subtitle": "Blendet die +/- Zoom-Schaltflächen und die Zoomstufen-Anzeige aus. Sie können weiterhin mit Fingergesten zoomen."
+  },
+
   "proximityAlerts": {
     "getNotified": "Benachrichtigung erhalten beim Annähern an Überwachungsgeräte",
     "batteryUsage": "Verbraucht zusätzlich Batterie für kontinuierliche Standortüberwachung",
diff --git a/lib/localizations/en.json b/lib/localizations/en.json
index e2db888..d2e7c69 100644
--- a/lib/localizations/en.json
+++ b/lib/localizations/en.json
@@ -112,12 +112,18 @@
     "advancedSettingsSubtitle": "Performance, alerts, and tile provider settings",
     "proximityAlerts": "Proximity Alerts",
     "networkStatusIndicator": "Network Status Indicator",
-    "keepScreenAwake": "Keep Screen Awake"
+    "keepScreenAwake": "Keep Screen Awake",
+    "hideZoomControls": "Hide Zoom Controls"
   },
   "keepScreenAwake": {
     "title": "Keep screen awake while using app",
     "subtitle": "Prevents the screen from turning off automatically while using the app"
   },
+  "hideZoomControls": {
+    "title": "Hide zoom controls",
+    "subtitle": "Hide the +/- zoom buttons and zoom level indicator. You can still zoom with pinch gestures."
+  },
+
   "proximityAlerts": {
     "getNotified": "Get notified when approaching surveillance devices",
     "batteryUsage": "Uses extra battery for continuous location monitoring",
diff --git a/lib/localizations/es.json b/lib/localizations/es.json
index a45249f..78b9a91 100644
--- a/lib/localizations/es.json
+++ b/lib/localizations/es.json
@@ -112,12 +112,18 @@
     "advancedSettingsSubtitle": "Configuración de rendimiento, alertas y proveedores de teselas",
     "proximityAlerts": "Alertas de Proximidad",
     "keepScreenAwake": "Mantener la Pantalla Encendida",
-    "networkStatusIndicator": "Indicador de Estado de Red"
+    "networkStatusIndicator": "Indicador de Estado de Red",
+    "hideZoomControls": "Ocultar Controles de Zoom"
   },
   "keepScreenAwake": {
     "title": "Mantener la pantalla encendida mientras se usa la app",
     "subtitle": "Evita que la pantalla se apague automáticamente mientras se usa la app"
   },
+  "hideZoomControls": {
+    "title": "Ocultar controles de zoom",
+    "subtitle": "Oculta los botones de zoom +/- y el indicador de nivel de zoom. Aún puedes hacer zoom con gestos de pellizco."
+  },
+
   "proximityAlerts": {
     "getNotified": "Recibe notificaciones al acercarte a dispositivos de vigilancia",
     "batteryUsage": "Usa batería extra para monitoreo continuo de ubicación",
diff --git a/lib/localizations/fr.json b/lib/localizations/fr.json
index e5f7bb2..4d8bed6 100644
--- a/lib/localizations/fr.json
+++ b/lib/localizations/fr.json
@@ -112,12 +112,18 @@
     "advancedSettingsSubtitle": "Paramètres de performance, alertes et fournisseurs de tuiles",
     "proximityAlerts": "Alertes de Proximité",
     "keepScreenAwake": "Maintenir l'écran Allumé",
-    "networkStatusIndicator": "Indicateur de Statut Réseau"
+    "networkStatusIndicator": "Indicateur de Statut Réseau",
+    "hideZoomControls": "Masquer les Contrôles de Zoom"
   },
   "keepScreenAwake": {
     "title": "Maintenir l'écran allumé lors de l'utilisation de l'application",
     "subtitle": "Empêche l'écran de s'éteindre automatiquement pendant l'utilisation de l'application"
   },
+  "hideZoomControls": {
+    "title": "Masquer les contrôles de zoom",
+    "subtitle": "Masque les boutons de zoom +/- et l'indicateur de niveau de zoom. Vous pouvez toujours zoomer avec des gestes de pincement."
+  },
+
   "proximityAlerts": {
     "getNotified": "Recevoir des notifications en s'approchant de dispositifs de surveillance",
     "batteryUsage": "Utilise de la batterie supplémentaire pour la surveillance continue de la localisation",
diff --git a/lib/localizations/it.json b/lib/localizations/it.json
index cff10a6..4c6a158 100644
--- a/lib/localizations/it.json
+++ b/lib/localizations/it.json
@@ -112,12 +112,18 @@
     "advancedSettingsSubtitle": "Impostazioni di prestazioni, avvisi e fornitori di tessere",
     "proximityAlerts": "Avvisi di Prossimità",
     "keepScreenAwake": "Mantieni lo Schermo Attivo",
-    "networkStatusIndicator": "Indicatore di Stato di Rete"
+    "networkStatusIndicator": "Indicatore di Stato di Rete",
+    "hideZoomControls": "Nascondi Controlli Zoom"
   },
   "keepScreenAwake": {
     "title": "Mantieni lo schermo attivo durante l'utilizzo dell'app",
     "subtitle": "Impedisce allo schermo di spegnersi automaticamente durante l'utilizzo dell'app"
   },
+  "hideZoomControls": {
+    "title": "Nascondi i controlli dello zoom",
+    "subtitle": "Nasconde i pulsanti di zoom +/- e l'indicatore del livello di zoom. Puoi ancora usare i gesti di pizzico per lo zoom."
+  },
+
   "proximityAlerts": {
     "getNotified": "Ricevi notifiche quando ti avvicini a dispositivi di sorveglianza",
     "batteryUsage": "Utilizza batteria extra per il monitoraggio continuo della posizione",
diff --git a/lib/localizations/nl.json b/lib/localizations/nl.json
index 677c1c3..57bdcd5 100644
--- a/lib/localizations/nl.json
+++ b/lib/localizations/nl.json
@@ -112,12 +112,18 @@
     "advancedSettingsSubtitle": "Prestaties, waarschuwingen en tile provider instellingen",
     "proximityAlerts": "Nabijheids Waarschuwingen",
     "keepScreenAwake": "Scherm Actief Houden",
-    "networkStatusIndicator": "Netwerk Status Indicator"
+    "networkStatusIndicator": "Netwerk Status Indicator",
+    "hideZoomControls": "Zoomknoppen Verbergen"
   },
   "keepScreenAwake": {
     "title": "Houd het scherm actief tijdens het gebruik van de app",
     "subtitle": "Voorkomt dat het scherm automatisch uitschakelt tijdens het gebruik van de app"
   },
+  "hideZoomControls": {
+    "title": "Zoomknoppen verbergen",
+    "subtitle": "Verbergt de +/- zoomknoppen en de zoomniveau-indicator. U kunt nog steeds zoomen met knijpgebaren."
+  },
+
   "proximityAlerts": {
     "getNotified": "Krijg meldingen wanneer u surveillance apparaten nadert",
     "batteryUsage": "Gebruikt extra batterij voor continue locatie monitoring",
diff --git a/lib/localizations/pl.json b/lib/localizations/pl.json
index 7a6247c..a19fcc7 100644
--- a/lib/localizations/pl.json
+++ b/lib/localizations/pl.json
@@ -112,12 +112,18 @@
     "advancedSettingsSubtitle": "Wydajność, alerty i ustawienia dostawców kafelków",
     "proximityAlerts": "Alerty Bliskości",
     "keepScreenAwake": "Nie Wygaszaj Ekranu",
-    "networkStatusIndicator": "Wskaźnik Stanu Sieci"
+    "networkStatusIndicator": "Wskaźnik Stanu Sieci",
+    "hideZoomControls": "Ukryj Kontrolki Zoomu"
   },
   "keepScreenAwake": {
     "title": "Nie wygaszaj ekranu podczas korzystania z aplikacji",
     "subtitle": "Zapobiega automatycznemu wygaszaniu ekranu podczas korzystania z aplikacji"
   },
+  "hideZoomControls": {
+    "title": "Ukryj kontrolki zoomu",
+    "subtitle": "Ukrywa przyciski zoomu +/- oraz wskaźnik poziomu powiększenia. Nadal możesz powiększać za pomocą gestów szczypania."
+  },
+
   "proximityAlerts": {
     "getNotified": "Otrzymuj powiadomienia przy zbliżaniu się do urządzeń nadzoru",
     "batteryUsage": "Używa dodatkowej baterii do ciągłego monitorowania lokalizacji",
diff --git a/lib/localizations/pt.json b/lib/localizations/pt.json
index ce7ae71..fdef74b 100644
--- a/lib/localizations/pt.json
+++ b/lib/localizations/pt.json
@@ -112,12 +112,18 @@
     "advancedSettingsSubtitle": "Configurações de desempenho, alertas e provedores de mapas",
     "proximityAlerts": "Alertas de Proximidade",
     "keepScreenAwake": "Manter Ecrã Ativa",
-    "networkStatusIndicator": "Indicador de Status de Rede"
+    "networkStatusIndicator": "Indicador de Status de Rede",
+    "hideZoomControls": "Ocultar Controlos de Zoom"
   },
   "keepScreenAwake": {
     "title": "Manter o ecrã ativo durante o uso do app",
     "subtitle": "Impede que o ecrã se desligue automaticamente enquanto a app estiver em uso"
   },
+  "hideZoomControls": {
+    "title": "Ocultar controlos de zoom",
+    "subtitle": "Oculta os botões de zoom +/- e o indicador de nível de zoom. Ainda pode ampliar com gestos de pinça."
+  },
+
   "proximityAlerts": {
     "getNotified": "Receba notificações ao se aproximar de dispositivos de vigilância",
     "batteryUsage": "Usa bateria extra para monitoramento contínuo de localização",
diff --git a/lib/localizations/tr.json b/lib/localizations/tr.json
index afdf7d9..f03f133 100644
--- a/lib/localizations/tr.json
+++ b/lib/localizations/tr.json
@@ -112,12 +112,18 @@
     "advancedSettingsSubtitle": "Performans, uyarılar ve döşeme sağlayıcı ayarları",
     "proximityAlerts": "Yakınlık Uyarıları",
     "keepScreenAwake": "Ekranı Açık Tut",
-    "networkStatusIndicator": "Ağ Durumu Göstergesi"
+    "networkStatusIndicator": "Ağ Durumu Göstergesi",
+    "hideZoomControls": "Yakınlaştırma Kontrollerini Gizle"
   },
   "keepScreenAwake": {
     "title": "Uygulamayı kullanırken ekranı açık tut",
     "subtitle": "Uygulamayı kullanırken ekranın otomatik olarak kapanmasını engeller"
   },
+  "hideZoomControls": {
+    "title": "Yakınlaştırma kontrollerini gizle",
+    "subtitle": "+/- yakınlaştırma düğmelerini ve yakınlaştırma seviyesi göstergesini gizler. Yine de kıstırma hareketleriyle yakınlaştırabilirsiniz."
+  },
+
   "proximityAlerts": {
     "getNotified": "Gözetleme cihazlarına yaklaşırken bildirim al",
     "batteryUsage": "Sürekli konum izleme için ekstra batarya kullanır",
diff --git a/lib/localizations/uk.json b/lib/localizations/uk.json
index a848891..336f913 100644
--- a/lib/localizations/uk.json
+++ b/lib/localizations/uk.json
@@ -112,12 +112,18 @@
     "advancedSettingsSubtitle": "Продуктивність, сповіщення та налаштування постачальників плиток",
     "proximityAlerts": "Сповіщення Про Близькість",
     "keepScreenAwake": "Тримати екран активним",
-    "networkStatusIndicator": "Індикатор Стану Мережі"
+    "networkStatusIndicator": "Індикатор Стану Мережі",
+    "hideZoomControls": "Приховати Елементи Керування Масштабом"
   },
   "keepScreenAwake": {
     "title": "Тримати екран активним під час використання програми",
     "subtitle": "Запобігає автоматичному вимкненню екрана під час використання програми"
   },
+  "hideZoomControls": {
+    "title": "Приховати елементи керування масштабом",
+    "subtitle": "Приховує кнопки масштабування +/- та індикатор рівня масштабу. Ви все ще можете масштабувати жестами."
+  },
+
   "proximityAlerts": {
     "getNotified": "Отримувати сповіщення при наближенні до пристроїв спостереження",
     "batteryUsage": "Використовує додаткову батарею для безперервного моніторингу місцезнаходження",
diff --git a/lib/localizations/zh.json b/lib/localizations/zh.json
index 6d474cf..6f0be6a 100644
--- a/lib/localizations/zh.json
+++ b/lib/localizations/zh.json
@@ -112,12 +112,18 @@
     "advancedSettingsSubtitle": "性能、警报和地图提供商设置",
     "proximityAlerts": "邻近警报",
     "keepScreenAwake": "保持屏幕常亮",
-    "networkStatusIndicator": "网络状态指示器"
+    "networkStatusIndicator": "网络状态指示器",
+    "hideZoomControls": "隐藏缩放控件"
   },
   "keepScreenAwake": {
     "title": "使用应用时保持屏幕常亮",
     "subtitle": "防止在使用应用期间屏幕自动熄灭"
   },
+  "hideZoomControls": {
+    "title": "隐藏缩放控件",
+    "subtitle": "隐藏 +/- 缩放按钮和缩放级别指示器。您仍然可以使用捏合手势进行缩放。"
+  },
+
   "proximityAlerts": {
     "getNotified": "接近监控设备时接收通知",
     "batteryUsage": "使用额外电量进行连续位置监控",
diff --git a/lib/screens/advanced_settings_screen.dart b/lib/screens/advanced_settings_screen.dart
index 275f11a..2bdabf8 100644
--- a/lib/screens/advanced_settings_screen.dart
+++ b/lib/screens/advanced_settings_screen.dart
@@ -4,6 +4,8 @@ import 'settings/sections/proximity_alerts_section.dart';
 import 'settings/sections/suspected_locations_section.dart';
 import 'settings/sections/tile_provider_section.dart';
 import 'settings/sections/keep_screen_awake_section.dart';
+import 'settings/sections/hide_zoom_controls_section.dart';
+
 import '../services/localization_service.dart';
 
 class AdvancedSettingsScreen extends StatelessWidget {
@@ -35,6 +37,9 @@ class AdvancedSettingsScreen extends StatelessWidget {
             Divider(),
             KeepScreenAwakeSection(),
             Divider(),
+            HideZoomControlsSection(),
+            Divider(),
+
             // NetworkStatusSection(), // Commented out - network status indicator now defaults to enabled
             // Divider(),
             TileProviderSection(),
diff --git a/lib/screens/settings/sections/hide_zoom_controls_section.dart b/lib/screens/settings/sections/hide_zoom_controls_section.dart
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4985e01
--- /dev/null
+++ b/lib/screens/settings/sections/hide_zoom_controls_section.dart
@@ -0,0 +1,46 @@
+import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+import 'package:provider/provider.dart';
+import '../../../app_state.dart';
+import '../../../services/localization_service.dart';
+
+class HideZoomControlsSection extends StatelessWidget {
+  const HideZoomControlsSection({super.key});
+
+  @override
+  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
+    // Standard Pattern: Use AnimatedBuilder to respond to language/localization changes
+    return AnimatedBuilder(
+      animation: LocalizationService.instance,
+      builder: (context, child) {
+        final locService = LocalizationService.instance;
+        final appState = context.watch<AppState>();
+
+        return Column(
+          crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
+          children: [
+            // Bold Section Header (matches Keep Screen Awake, Proximity, etc.)
+            Text(
+              locService.t('settings.hideZoomControls'),
+              style: Theme.of(context).textTheme.titleMedium,
+            ),
+            const SizedBox(height: 8),
+
+            // The Functional Toggle
+            SwitchListTile(
+              contentPadding: EdgeInsets.zero, // Aligns switch text with the bold header
+              title: Text(locService.t('hideZoomControls.title')),
+              subtitle: Text(
+                locService.t('hideZoomControls.subtitle'),
+                style: const TextStyle(fontSize: 12),
+              ),
+              value: appState.hideZoomControls,
+              onChanged: (bool value) {
+                appState.setHideZoomControls(value);
+              },
+            ),
+          ],
+        );
+      },
+    );
+  }
+}
diff --git a/lib/state/settings_state.dart b/lib/state/settings_state.dart
index 9fa1268..bdbd643 100644
--- a/lib/state/settings_state.dart
+++ b/lib/state/settings_state.dart
@@ -40,10 +40,13 @@ class SettingsState extends ChangeNotifier {
   static const String _navigationAvoidanceDistancePrefsKey = 'navigation_avoidance_distance';
   static const String _distanceUnitPrefsKey = 'distance_unit';
   static const String _keepScreenAwakePrefsKey = 'keep_screen_awake';
+  static const String _hideZoomControlsPrefsKey = 'hide_zoom_controls';
 
   bool _offlineMode = false;
   bool _pauseQueueProcessing = false;
   bool _keepScreenAwake = false;
+  bool _hideZoomControls = false;
+
   int _maxNodes = kDefaultMaxNodes;
   // Default must account for missing secrets (preview builds) even before init() runs
   UploadMode _uploadMode = (kEnableDevelopmentModes || !kHasOsmSecrets) ? UploadMode.simulate : UploadMode.production;
@@ -68,7 +71,9 @@ class SettingsState extends ChangeNotifier {
   bool get networkStatusIndicatorEnabled => _networkStatusIndicatorEnabled;
   int get suspectedLocationMinDistance => _suspectedLocationMinDistance;
   bool get keepScreenAwake => _keepScreenAwake;
+  bool get hideZoomControls => _hideZoomControls;
   List<TileProvider> get tileProviders => List.unmodifiable(_tileProviders);
+
   String get selectedTileTypeId => _selectedTileTypeId;
   int get navigationAvoidanceDistance => _navigationAvoidanceDistance;
   DistanceUnit get distanceUnit => _distanceUnit;
@@ -144,7 +149,11 @@ class SettingsState extends ChangeNotifier {
 
     // Load keep screen awake setting
     _keepScreenAwake = prefs.getBool(_keepScreenAwakePrefsKey) ?? false;
+
+    // Load hide zoom controls setting
+    _hideZoomControls = prefs.getBool(_hideZoomControlsPrefsKey) ?? false;
     
+
     // Load upload mode (including migration from old test_mode bool)
     if (prefs.containsKey(_uploadModePrefsKey)) {
       final idx = prefs.getInt(_uploadModePrefsKey) ?? 0;
@@ -413,6 +422,17 @@ class SettingsState extends ChangeNotifier {
       }
     }
 
+  /// Set hide zoom controls enabled/disabled
+  Future<void> setHideZoomControls(bool enabled) async {
+    if (_hideZoomControls != enabled) {
+      _hideZoomControls = enabled;
+      final prefs = await SharedPreferences.getInstance();
+      await prefs.setBool(_hideZoomControlsPrefsKey, enabled);
+      notifyListeners();
+    }
+  }
+
+
   /// Set distance for avoidance of nodes during navigation
   Future<void> setNavigationAvoidanceDistance(int distance) async {
     if (_navigationAvoidanceDistance != distance) {
diff --git a/lib/widgets/map/map_overlays.dart b/lib/widgets/map/map_overlays.dart
index 5e952bb..bef7c85 100644
--- a/lib/widgets/map/map_overlays.dart
+++ b/lib/widgets/map/map_overlays.dart
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ class MapOverlays extends StatelessWidget {
   final EditNodeSession? editSession;
   final String? attribution; // Attribution for current tile provider
   final VoidCallback? onSearchPressed; // Callback for search button
+  final bool hideZoomControls; // Hide zoom indicator + zoom in/out buttons
   const MapOverlays({
     super.key,
     required this.mapController,
@@ -25,8 +26,10 @@ class MapOverlays extends StatelessWidget {
     this.editSession,
     this.attribution,
     this.onSearchPressed,
+    this.hideZoomControls = false,
   });
 
+
   /// Show full attribution text in a dialog with license link.
   void _showAttributionDialog(BuildContext context, String attribution) {
     final locService = LocalizationService.instance;
@@ -138,35 +141,37 @@ class MapOverlays extends StatelessWidget {
         ),
 
         // Zoom indicator, positioned relative to button bar with left safe area
-        Positioned(
-          left: leftPositionWithSafeArea(10, safeArea),
-          bottom: bottomPositionFromButtonBar(kZoomIndicatorSpacingAboveButtonBar, safeArea.bottom),
-          child: Container(
-            padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 7, vertical: 2),
-            decoration: BoxDecoration(
-              color: Colors.black.withValues(alpha: 0.52),
-              borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(7),
-            ),
-            child: Builder(
-              builder: (context) {
-                double zoom = 15.0; // fallback
-                try {
-                  zoom = mapController.mapController.camera.zoom;
-                } catch (_) {
-                  // Map controller not ready yet
-                }
-                return Text(
-                  'Zoom: ${zoom.toStringAsFixed(2)}',
-                  style: const TextStyle(
-                    color: Colors.white,
-                    fontSize: 12,
-                    fontWeight: FontWeight.w600,
-                  ),
-                );
-              },
+        if (!hideZoomControls)
+          Positioned(
+            left: leftPositionWithSafeArea(10, safeArea),
+            bottom: bottomPositionFromButtonBar(kZoomIndicatorSpacingAboveButtonBar, safeArea.bottom),
+            child: Container(
+              padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 7, vertical: 2),
+              decoration: BoxDecoration(
+                color: Colors.black.withValues(alpha: 0.52),
+                borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(7),
+              ),
+              child: Builder(
+                builder: (context) {
+                  double zoom = 15.0; // fallback
+                  try {
+                    zoom = mapController.mapController.camera.zoom;
+                  } catch (_) {
+                    // Map controller not ready yet
+                  }
+                  return Text(
+                    'Zoom: ${zoom.toStringAsFixed(2)}',
+                    style: const TextStyle(
+                      color: Colors.white,
+                      fontSize: 12,
+                      fontWeight: FontWeight.w600,
+                    ),
+                  );
+                },
+              ),
             ),
           ),
-        ),
+
 
         // Attribution overlay, positioned relative to button bar with left safe area
         if (attribution != null)
@@ -228,37 +233,40 @@ class MapOverlays extends StatelessWidget {
                   
                   // Layer selector button
                   const LayerSelectorButton(),
-                  const SizedBox(height: 8),
-                  // Zoom in button
-                  FloatingActionButton(
-                    mini: true,
-                    heroTag: "zoom_in",
-                    onPressed: () {
-                      try {
-                        final zoom = mapController.mapController.camera.zoom;
-                        mapController.mapController.move(mapController.mapController.camera.center, zoom + 1);
-                      } catch (_) {
-                        // Map controller not ready yet
-                      }
-                    },
-                    child: const Icon(Icons.add),
-                  ),
-                  const SizedBox(height: 8),
-                  // Zoom out button  
-                  FloatingActionButton(
-                    mini: true,
-                    heroTag: "zoom_out",
-                    onPressed: () {
-                      try {
-                        final zoom = mapController.mapController.camera.zoom;
-                        mapController.mapController.move(mapController.mapController.camera.center, zoom - 1);
-                      } catch (_) {
-                        // Map controller not ready yet
-                      }
-                    },
-                    child: const Icon(Icons.remove),
-                  ),
+                  if (!hideZoomControls) ...[
+                    const SizedBox(height: 8),
+                    // Zoom in button
+                    FloatingActionButton(
+                      mini: true,
+                      heroTag: "zoom_in",
+                      onPressed: () {
+                        try {
+                          final zoom = mapController.mapController.camera.zoom;
+                          mapController.mapController.move(mapController.mapController.camera.center, zoom + 1);
+                        } catch (_) {
+                          // Map controller not ready yet
+                        }
+                      },
+                      child: const Icon(Icons.add),
+                    ),
+                    const SizedBox(height: 8),
+                    // Zoom out button  
+                    FloatingActionButton(
+                      mini: true,
+                      heroTag: "zoom_out",
+                      onPressed: () {
+                        try {
+                          final zoom = mapController.mapController.camera.zoom;
+                          mapController.mapController.move(mapController.mapController.camera.center, zoom - 1);
+                        } catch (_) {
+                          // Map controller not ready yet
+                        }
+                      },
+                      child: const Icon(Icons.remove),
+                    ),
+                  ],
                 ],
+
               );
             },
           ),
diff --git a/lib/widgets/map_view.dart b/lib/widgets/map_view.dart
index 5d59e96..3d5070f 100644
--- a/lib/widgets/map_view.dart
+++ b/lib/widgets/map_view.dart
@@ -596,17 +596,24 @@ class MapViewState extends State<MapView> {
                 Builder(
                   builder: (context) {
                     final safeArea = MediaQuery.of(context).padding;
+                    // When zoom controls (and the zoom level indicator) are hidden,
+                    // shift the scale bar down into the indicator's old slot so we
+                    // don't leave a weird empty gap above the attribution text.
+                    final scaleBarSpacing = appState.hideZoomControls
+                        ? kZoomIndicatorSpacingAboveButtonBar
+                        : kScaleBarSpacingAboveButtonBar;
                     return CustomScaleBar(
                       alignment: Alignment.bottomLeft,
                       padding: EdgeInsets.only(
                         left: leftPositionWithSafeArea(8, safeArea),
-                        bottom: bottomPositionFromButtonBar(kScaleBarSpacingAboveButtonBar, safeArea.bottom),
+                        bottom: bottomPositionFromButtonBar(scaleBarSpacing, safeArea.bottom),
                       ),
                       maxWidthPx: 120,
                       barHeight: 8,
                     );
                   },
                 ),
+
               ],
             ),
           ),
@@ -620,8 +627,10 @@ class MapViewState extends State<MapView> {
           editSession: editSession,
           attribution: appState.selectedTileType?.attribution,
           onSearchPressed: widget.onSearchPressed,
+          hideZoomControls: appState.hideZoomControls,
         ),
 
+
         // Node limit indicator (top-left) - shown when limit is active
         Builder(
           builder: (context) {