To load these custom maps to your Garmin GPS. There are many ways to skin a cat and likewise, there are many ways Loading user-generated maps using IMG2GPS
When searching for international maps, try using the country name + “.img” + “Garmin” + “maps”. Tips for searching for free international maps
OpenStreetMaps that have already been converted to Garmin format. Here’s a how to post from Free Geography Tools on how to convert OpenStreetMap data to Garmin compatible maps. OpenStreetMap is “a free editable map of the whole world.” They aren’t quite there yet, but they are making progress. Thanks to Free Geography Tools for several of the above sources. topo maps – 40 foot contour interval maps of Colorado and Wyoming South America – Argentina, Uruguay and more in the works. New Zealand – New Zealand Open GPS project. Caribbean – This Caribbean maps site also has maps of Japan, Bermuda and Antarctica. Free Garmin maps – Another comprehensive list. The screen shots at the top of this post and below show maps of Sydney, Australia that I downloaded and transferred to my nuvi. Map Center – Undoubtedly the most comprehensive source of user-generated maps for. Here are the best places to start looking for these maps: img format, and will require some special techniques for loading them to your unit. One other thing before we get to sources of these maps - they utilize the Garmin. Unfortunately though, turn-by-turn routing is less likely to be found with these maps. 
The image below is from a 1:24,000 scale Lake Tahoe map.īesides being free, these maps are often available for areas not covered by Garmin and other commercial providers. cities and some very nice topo maps of greater detail than you can find elsewhere. Yet those sticking closer to home should investigate this too - the sources below include road maps of U.S. This was originally intended as a follow up to my international maps for your Garmin GPS post.
UPDATE: Here’s a step-by-step guide to putting routable OSM maps on your Garmin GPS.
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