With the help of the Topo software and some USGS quadrangles?? Is it that the only topo software that can be installed on the 60csx is Garmins?
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I emailed National Geographic and they indicated that their Topo Software in it's current version will work with this Garmin unit. I ordered it and am waiting for delivery. I doubt Garmin is embedding code to stop 3rd party software from working. They probably have a new format and older versions of Topo Software are not suitable.
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https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/maps/on-the-trail-maps/topo/topo-us-24k-northwest/prod27609.html
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The 62st has pre-loaded topographic maps + 3.5 vice 1.7 GB memory. I highly recommend the topo maps if you're going on the trail.
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The topo product for the whole US is a lower resolution (100k) compared to 24k, so you do not see as many topo lines, 2 tracks etc. But the big difference would be that the 100k version does not support 'routing' (at least it did not when I bought it), while the 24k one does. 'Routing' is where you select a Go-to location, and the GPS picks a road route for you.
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Yes and Yes. The 600 comes with base maps which won't be helpful, but you can easily download free topographic maps. Check out the site gpsfiledepot.com (GPS File Depot) to get an idea of what's possible. Garmin also sells a wide variety of maps
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The 600 does not have preloaded maps. I purchased a City Navigator NT map and a local topo map separately. Happy with both maps. Saved money buying only what I need.
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I wondered about that too .. although I'd trust Garmin's website and other 3rd party discussion sites ... the ?70 units are built to contain maps for both continents, and the ?80 are the first one's with MSN Direct.Perhaps there'll be a future ?90 (390/690) range that combines the two sets of new features? :)For now, I'm just wondering whether tot ake the plunge with the 660 and its FMt raffic/preloaded POIs, or wait for the MSN-direct 680 to be released (April?)!
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I don't own this series, but since no one has answered your question, I'll try.The Topo maps appear when using 2D mode, not 3D (AFAIK). As far as photos (I've never used this feature on my Garmin), but I suspect you can take any picture you want and load it on your Garmin (just make sure they are small in size). Photo navigation I also haven't used. Check the Garmin manual (on line manual) for more info on this.
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I have Topo U.S. on mine. I am not really sure if you can upload "Hunt Montana". You may want to contact Garmin first and see what they say.Sorry that I can't be of more help.
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gpsfiledepot.com has a number of excellent free topo maps for different regions of the US. I've used the Souheast Topo United States and (3) Northeast Topo United States maps quite a bit. These don't seem to be actively updated. May be ~4yo. Others may be updated more often. Search on the website for maps of the states you need.
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I think the garmin topo maps are just OK. Not enough detail for me. They show BLM land, but not enough trails for me. I ride dual sport off road. I purchased the DeLorme Topo v.10. Much better. Every trail, every view, great routing resources. Don Taylor, Chandler, AZ
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I have the ssame problem, I tried to put the GARMINs maps and nothing, what can I do ? In the Peak website this product its disappear.
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Good maps! None of the GPS TOPO discs available are very current and up to date(2013). They are based on NSGS surveys done in the areas which date back many years ago in some instances. Sometimes it will refer to old roads that are now paved. For the most part they are the best thing for accurate TOPO navigation. Depending on what you are doing. I also recomend the using Google Earth satellite to pre scout the areas you want to travel. I actually think that the National Geographic TOPO disc maps by state are better when it comes to showing more historical points, but they are also dated. I don't think you can load these on Garmin GPS either. Good maps! None of the GPS TOPO discs available are very current and up to date(2013). They are based on NSGS surveys done in the areas which date back many years ago in some instances. Sometimes it will refer to old roads that are now paved. For the most part they are the best thing for accurate TOPO navigation. Depending on what you are doing. I also recomend the using Google Earth satellite to pre scout the areas you want to travel. I actually think that the National Geographic TOPO disc maps by state are better when it comes to showing more historical points, but they are also dated. I... » Read More Good maps! None of the GPS TOPO discs available are very current and up to date(2013). They are based on NSGS surveys done in the areas which date back many years ago in some instances. Sometimes it will refer to old roads that are now paved. For the most part they are the best thing for accurate TOPO navigation. Depending on what you are doing. I also recomend the using Google Earth satellite to pre scout the areas you want to travel. I actually think that the National Geographic TOPO disc maps by state are better when it comes to showing more historical points, but they are also dated. I don't think you can load these on Garmin GPS either. « Show Less
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The topo map only appears when you are zoomed "out" quite some distance. And, as dsrussell as stated, it must be enabled but on my unit it was enabled by default.
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you load maps using the Garmin software, you must purchase the topo map cd and install it on your pc
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Interesting question. I would guess, probably, but contact Garmin directly on their website. I'm betting that is another market they might want to look into, even if it doesn't work.
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I'm a Mac user and mountain biker. I use a Garmin GPSMAP 60scx handheld with Garmin's MapSource Topo US maps. I carry the GPS with me in my pack and turn on the tracking when I'm in unknown territory or exploring new trails. This enables me to see and decide if I should turn left/right or turn around when I meet up with some road or other trail. Since it's showing a 1:100,000 topo, I can see contour lines. Later I can review the tracks I made and find my total ascent/decent and review a profile of elevation change by distance. I can save the track on the GPS and upload it to my Mac to share with other GPS equipped riders. Using the TOPO US on my Mac, I can also find trails that might be suitable for later explorations. Plot a route over the trail and then transfer the route to my GPS so that I can find and follow the trail while in the field. Sometimes however, the trail shown on the map no longer really exists since the digitized topo map is based on older topos and nature tends to grow over trails that have not been maintained or were purposely closed. The GPS has really enhanced my ability to explore and discover new riding terrain. If it did as much for my strength and endurance as it has for my field orientation and ability to know where to go, I'd really be krankin up and down everything! Hope this helps. Paul