topo maps for garmin 60csx

[scoyoc5]

hey all, 
i picked up a Garmin 60Cs gps. I'm looking to download a good topo map for it any suggestions? All I can really find is whats on their website. I have the software that came with it (Mapsource) but it's lacking to say the least.
thanks John

[Tim]

get "topo USA" its got an amazing amount of information on it.Unfortunatly its another $100.00

[timberghost72]

I got National Geographic maps on my computer at home and they're awesome. I think you can put those on your gps.

[Bitt]

Yep - Topo USA - I had the same unit and added topo's this way and it makes that gps work like it should.

[matlockmike]

I got National Geographic maps on my computer at home and they're awesome. I think you can put those on your gps.

You can only down load routes and way point to the Garmin.

I had the same problem, not enough detail on the GPS unit display.  I ended up buying the chip for Washington/Oregon(TOPO U.S. 24K - Northwest) and what a difference.  The map source stuff is crap even with the upgrades.  I love the National Geographic maps so I have the sofeware and download my GPS to it and upload routes and waypoints.

[scoyoc5]

  I ended up buying the chip for Washington/Oregon(TOPO U.S. 24K - Northwest) and what a difference.  The map source stuff is crap even with the upgrades.  I love the National Geographic maps so I have the sofeware and download my GPS to it and upload routes and waypoints.


[/quote]

I ended up buying the topo 24k northwest software. it should be here monday. Will I need both mapsource and topo us 24k installed on my pc?
thanks John

[Buckshot Bill]

So I have a question about the difference between the DVD and the card.  If I buy the DVD and load it up can I download it a blank card to stuff in the SD slot on the gps?  I have a Rhino 530 HCX and am tryiong to figure out which one to buy.  I know if I get the DVD I can share the map with my friend who has a 120 but to save memory on the gps we were wondering if you can dump the maps on a blank card.

[LittleJohn]

I bought the Mont, Wyo, Ida for my in the mico-sd card and love it. Very detailed, and saved my butt some serious walking more then once last week. REI has them is stalk

[buckreaper]

Yes you can download the maps onto blank micro sd cards. 

[scoyoc5]

went out saturday to do some scouting and to use my gps.. The topo 24k northwest software is awesome. It was excatly what I was looking for. thanks for all the responses. I would recommend this program