Maps Container
This folder stores sandboxed data for Apple Maps on your Mac, such as app state, local settings, and some temporary working files.
What is Maps Container?
The folder ~/Library/Containers/com.apple.Maps is the sandbox container used by Apple Maps on macOS. Sandboxed apps keep their app-specific data inside a container like this, which can include settings, saved state, local databases, and temporary files needed while the app runs. People usually encounter this folder when checking Library storage usage, troubleshooting app behavior, or reviewing what data Apple apps keep in a user account.
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
This is user-level app data for Apple Maps, not a core system file. Removing it usually will not damage macOS itself, but it can reset Maps data in your account on that Mac and may remove local app state or downloaded working data.
Recommendation: Keep it if you use Apple Maps or want to preserve its local data and settings. If you no longer use Maps and are comfortable with the app recreating its container later, review its contents first rather than deleting blindly.
File path
~/Library/Containers/com.apple.Maps
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