#Garmin topo us 24k rar free
I've always been disappointed in the value of Garmin's own maps, I've found too many instances of out of date data and errors that make me prefer the free maps-they're often more accurate! For example, the trail data for the AT in Maryland is incorrect on the Garmin topo, but it's correct in the free version from GPSFileDepot.
In other words, it's not really a substitute for a 24K paper topo, it's a complement. You have to realize that displaying a 24K topo on a small screen isn't really very useful per se, a GPS's strength is in waypointing, routing, elevation, and general data logging. Which is one reason I'm reluctant to buy into a big set of maps that can be outdated.įor me the best has been the free maps at GPSFileDepot. And some stuff is just inaccurate, so even if the type is right it may be a dud for your area, especially in regard to areas that have use restrictions.
Even among non-Garmin topos there's a difference between say the older USGS maps and USFS maps. As noted above, if you were a hunter you'd need different stuff than if you just hike. What is "best" depends on your activities. Hunters and other folks using public land often need to know about ownership there's a company out there that specializing in maps with this info on it. Some people like routing via the map, which is only possible with the vector maps. I can be pretty happy with raster maps since I use the handheld unit mostly to get there, and stuff like for planning, or GaiaGPS on my mobile devices. I may sign up for the BirdsEye service though. There are also private vendors with some good product, maybe better for you depending on your needs. I have downloaded and use the OSM on Basecamp, and a decent CA topo map.
#Garmin topo us 24k rar full
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