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Old 05-14-2008, 08:42 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Free garmin topo's for most area's

hey folks these are awsome and free... more detail then topo canada..
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the download section run the program rather then save it to disk,,,,it's a big file 1.5 gig i think...after you followed the prompts.. run mapsource and you will see Ibycus maps ..in the drop down menu.

again works great.. great detail.... and coast to coast.
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Old 05-14-2008, 10:16 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Great find -- thanks for sharing!
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Re: Free garmin topo's for most area's

Any such for US? Ron



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hey folks these are awsome and free... more detail then topo canada..
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the download section run the program rather then save it to disk,,,,it's a big file 1.5 gig i think...after you followed the prompts.. run mapsource and you will see Ibycus maps ..in the drop down menu.

again works great.. great detail.... and coast to coast.
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That's awesome
I'm working on a set of custom topo's for Colorado & eastern utah (including moab). Should be about 2GB when done.
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Old 05-14-2008, 01:58 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Re: Free garmin topo's for most area's

I seen software out there to make your own map set...maybe when I get time I will try to learn them.....let us know how your maps work out.....
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I'd be real interested as well. Keep us posted.

I am thinking about buying topographic maps for my trip to Moab over Memorial Day next week.

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Re: Free garmin topo's for most area's

found the free maps for garmin on this gps forum Groundspeak Forums
under this thread Free Topo Maps for Garmin GPS - Groundspeak Forums

some good reading
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Re: Free garmin topo's for most area's

Try these guys for Western Canada, this is a neat product for Garmin and PC based systems.

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