Topo map downloads

Which is my main purpose for the Garmin at this time. Which map type is preferred? The file structure on your GPS and uSD card, as you describe it, is correct.BaseCamp will not display the same file structure, but rather a modified database file structure. Nothing to be worried about, everything is working as designed.If the BirdsEye topo maps have the trails you desire, they may be good for you.Where are you located? Does GPSFileDepot have a trail map that better serves your purpose? The file structure on your GPS and uSD card, as you describe it, is correct.BaseCamp will not display the same file structure, but rather a modified database file structure. Nothing to be worried about, everything is working as designed.If the BirdsEye topo maps have the trails you desire, they may be good for you.Where are you located? Does GPSFileDepot have a trail map that better serves your purpose?Thanks for you help and input. I guess I'm asking too much of my Garmin / Documentation at this time. After all, only paid $500+ for the thing, why should the doc be up to date with the actual software!!I will check out the BirdsEye TOPO maps.I live in the Hayward, WI area and will check out the GPSFileDepot you mention.Again... Thanks! You said you purchased the Birdseye satellite imagery product ( Are you aware that is not the same thing as the Birdseye topo product ( which must be purchased separately?As BABJ mentioned, the topo product is just scans of USGS paper maps. The NE DVD that you mentioned is completely different, it is a vector based proprietary Garmin map and it costs $100, not $200 (FWIW).You can view the USGS maps online for free to see if they have the detail that you want, they should be the same thing as the Garmin Birdseye Topo. Go to the National Map Viewer here: the map as needed and zoom in on the area you are interested in. Now click the checkbox in left pane for "Scanned Topo Maps". It will take a few seconds to draw the map. Note that you need to zoom in pretty far to see the 24k maps. You said you purchased the Birdseye satellite imagery product ( Are you aware that is not the same thing as the Birdseye topo product ( which must be purchased separately?Yes, I am aware that the two are sold seperately. My question there was whether people more in the know than me considered one better than the other.My original issue was (and still is) - I wondered out loud about the size of image downloads via Birdseye Satellite Imagery. I have yet to see where the user

PDF User Guide A downloadable, printable PDF version of this user guide is availablehere. Main Features Topo Maps is a viewer for topographical maps published by the US Geological Survey and Natural Resources Canada. These maps cover the entire of the United States and Canada, including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Their main use is for hiking and other outdoor activities. In total, more than 70,000 individual maps are available. You can download as many of these as you like, limited only by the storage capacity of your device. Downloads are free of charge. Once downloaded, the maps are stored until you remove them. So unlike the iPhone's built-in Maps app, you can use Topo Maps when you have no network connection. Just download the maps that you need while you have WiFi or cellular coverage and you're all set. As well as the maps themselves, Topo Maps also downloads terrain data. This is used to apply a 3D shading effect over the map to make the shape of the land clearer. You can even adjust the direction of the simulated sunlight that this effect uses. The terrain data is also put to other purposes, including a visibility mode which calculates what should be visible from any viewpoint. The app contains a database of more than a million placenames, which you can search to find the map that you need and to find individual features on those maps. You can add your own waypoints to the maps, and download waypoint files from the internet. You can use the iPhone's GPS to show your current position, and keep the map centered on your position as you move, and you can use its compass to orient the displayed map with the ground. Button Overview There are three groups

BackCountry Navigator allows you to download topographic maps for offline use on your outdoor adventures. This popular Android app lets you utilize your phone or tablet as a handheld GPS with off-road topo mapping capabilities. It enables you to explore areas beyond cellular coverage, making it ideal for hiking and other recreational activities.You can download topographic maps for the US and various other countries in advance, eliminating the need for cell coverage during your navigation. The app allows you to store maps on your device's memory for easy access.A new feature includes support for Android Wear, providing convenient navigation information at a glance on your wrist. You can utilize GPS waypoints from GPX or KML files, or input your coordinates using different formats such as longitude/latitude, UTM, MGRS, or grid reference. The 'GOTO' function turns waypoints into actionable loci for navigation.The app offers numerous publicly available map sources as free downloads. Additionally, users have the option to purchase extra content within the app:Accuterra Topo Map Source for $19.99/yearThunderforest Map Sources worldwide for $11.99 per yearBoundary maps for 12 western states from the Bureau of Land Management(BLM)GMU boundaries in some statesLake Contours in several statesATV, Whitewater, and Equestrian Trail Maps from US TrailMapsMore add-ons are available in the 'Purchasing AddOns' section under the More menu, which can be displayed on top of topo maps. Users can try out the DEMO version to ensure compatibility with maps in their region.The app provides topographic maps that showcase terrain features through color and contours, making them valuable for off-road navigation purposes. These maps, coupled with GPS functionality, cater to activities like hiking, hunting, kayaking, snowshoeing, and backpacking trails.BackCountry Navigator supports various map sources including OpenStreetMaps from MapQuest, OpenCycleMaps for global terrain information, US Topo Maps from Caltopo and the USGS, Canada Topo Maps from Toporama, NOAA RNC Nautical Charts for marine navigation, and more.Users can make use of offline topo maps and GPS even in areas with no cell service, enhancing their backcountry navigation experience. With GPS satellite positioning and offline maps, users do not need to rely on data connectivity for map access.The app can serve as a geocaching navigator by importing pocket queries as GPX files. Aside from geocaching, it enables users to record tracks and waypoints during trips while tracking their progress on topographic maps.BackCountry Navigator has been widely used for various outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, SAR