diff --git a/docs/api-reference/map.md b/docs/api-reference/map.md
index 8dde70da..60f4e8b2 100644
--- a/docs/api-reference/map.md
+++ b/docs/api-reference/map.md
@@ -172,7 +172,7 @@ The minimum pitch of the map (0-85).
 
 #### `maxPitch`: number
 
-Default: `85`
+Default: `60`
 
 The maximum pitch of the map (0-85).
 
diff --git a/src/components/map.tsx b/src/components/map.tsx
index a90519ff..33663c3b 100644
--- a/src/components/map.tsx
+++ b/src/components/map.tsx
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ const defaultProps: MapProps = {
   minZoom: 0,
   maxZoom: 22,
   minPitch: 0,
-  maxPitch: 85,
+  maxPitch: 60,
 
   // Interaction handlers
   scrollZoom: true,