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Title: topo maps for garmin 60csx
Post by: scoyoc5 on September 19, 2009, 08:46:05 PM: hey all, :hello:
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
Title: Re: topo maps for garmin 60csx
Post by: Tim on September 20, 2009, 06:08:29 AM: get "topo USA" its got an amazing amount of information on it.Unfortunatly its another $100.00
Title: Re: topo maps for garmin 60csx
Post by: timberghost72 on September 20, 2009, 08:09:27 AM: I got National Geographic maps on my computer at home and they're awesome. I think you can put those on your gps.
Title: Re: topo maps for garmin 60csx
Post by: Bitt on September 20, 2009, 09:51:57 PM: Yep - Topo USA - I had the same unit and added topo's this way and it makes that gps work like it should.
Title: Re: topo maps for garmin 60csx
Post by: matlockmike on September 25, 2009, 02:27:12 PM: Quote from: timberghost72 on September 20, 2009, 08:09:27 AM
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.
Title: Re: topo maps for garmin 60csx
Post by: scoyoc5 on September 26, 2009, 09:33:01 AM: 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.

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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
Title: Re: topo maps for garmin 60csx
Post by: Buckshot Bill on September 26, 2009, 06:23:07 PM: 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.
Title: Re: topo maps for garmin 60csx
Post by: LittleJohn on September 27, 2009, 09:26:14 PM: 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
Title: Re: topo maps for garmin 60csx
Post by: buckreaper on October 03, 2009, 11:09:23 PM: Yes you can download the maps onto blank micro sd cards.
Title: Re: topo maps for garmin 60csx
Post by: scoyoc5 on October 04, 2009, 12:42:21 PM: went out saturday to do some scouting and to use my gps.. :IBCOOL: 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 :twocents: