World Famous Comics: Garmin MapSource Topo U.S. 2008
Garmin MapSource Topo U.S. 2008
From: Garmin Average Rating: Binding: Electronics Label: Garmin Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product. Model: 010-11001-00 Platform: Not Machine Specific
Features:
Topographical mapping DVD with coverage for entire U.S., including Puerto Rico
DVD loads easily onto your PC, then transfers to GPS receiver via USB
Digital maps offer terrain contours, elevations, trails, and rural roads
Coastline, lake and river shoreline, wetlands, seasonal streams, and more
Searchable database of cities, summits, and lakes; 1-year warranty
Product Description: GARMIN 010-11001-00 USGS TOPOGRAPHICAL DATA AT A 1:100,000 SCALE USGS TOPOGRAPHICAL DATA AT 1:100.000 SCALE
Amazon.com Product Description: Explore every nook and cranny of the U.S. with the help of Garmin's Topo U.S. 2008 topographical mapping software. The DVD features digital topographical maps for the entire U.S., including Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, with a host of valuable details. It's also easy and convenient to load data to your compatible Garmin device. Just pop the DVD in your PC, then connect your Garmin GPS receiver via its USB port. Once connected, you'll have access to topographical mapping detail no matter where your adventures take you. Details include:
Digital topographic maps, comparable to 1:100,000 scale USGS maps
Terrain contours and topo elevations
Summit locations with elevations
Trails and rural roads; city neighborhood roads
Interstates and major highways
National, state, and local parks, forests, and wilderness areas
Coastline, lake and river shoreline; wetlands; perennial and seasonal streams
Searchable database of cities, geographic names, summits, lakes, and more
Elevation profile on PC and compatible units; estimate terrain difficulty
Allows you to plan your next outdoor adventure on your PC and download routes, waypoints, and map detail to your compatible Garmin GPS
Lakes, reservoirs, waterways, rivers, and streams with icons to represent boat ramps, dams, campgrounds, and trails
Very Good Topo Map Data Base I use this software on my Garmin etrex hand held GPS for hiking. No matter where I hike the map base covers fire roads, or any well established hiking trails. It shows streams as well as any other bodies of water, etc. Very pleased with map data base.
Garmmin Mapsource Hello
I like this item but the hidden unlock code had me ready to throw it in the trash. After I found the unlock code between the shipping package card board everthing worked fine.
I was only able to down load one state (SC) into my Garmin Etrex but it works fine & I would recommend for cars, bike or hiking.
Kevin
Could be more detailed These maps are almost essential if you have an etrek unit. The maps that come with the etrek are woefully deficient and you need to upgrade them. But even these maps could be more detailed especially for the hiker or geocacher. For topographical maps, these are not very detailed and if you want to route plan cross country you will need much more detailed maps. However depending on what maps you get, you can set waypoints on the more detailed maps and transfer them to the etrek and they will overlay the Mapsource maps.
Room for improvment I had this software navigate me through the United States from North Dakota all the way down to to Texas and South end of florida. It did quite well however I was at times awed by how well and accurate it was. Then other times I was awed at how inaccurate it was(usually only out on the open road that it would be out by so much). Bottom line I am glad I had it along.
Better than nothing, but not by much. Highlight: The actual Mapsource program, for transferring maps to your handheld Garmin. Lowlight: The actual TOPO map included on the DVD. For my area, it has some kind of datum error, off by almost .1 mile. Contours seem OK, placement of POI not so much. Found a much better Colorado topo map on the Web.
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Trevor
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