how do I load topo maps onto etrex summit hc?
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you load maps using the Garmin software, you must purchase the topo map cd and install it on your pc
8589
you can down load maps from any where and can set it up for any where no sd card it's extra, the topo maps show the hills and valley in color and streams roads
543972
I don't think Garmin has topo maps to most countries. Even if they did, you'd only be able to load a relatively small area as you're limited to 24 mb. There may be workarounds to use non Garmin maps, but they are beyond me.
725312
You can download maps for it from the us topographic service. I think It would serve your needs
764537
Yes, arrow will show you the way. It wont show you a map, but I always carry a topo map as a back up to see the terrain features. . You wont go wrong with this little gps. If you have the money to buy a very expensive one with map features, like the one I have, go ahead and get it. But I got this for my f a ther in law who is a simpleton. He loves it
1942914
don't know if it would have enough memory left after the tomtom maps use up a very large chunk of the 2 gb supplied. i do use it as a backup aviation gps (load software from anywhere map). for logs (actually kml files), i have recently installed this http://www.visualgps.net/BeeLineGPS/default.htm. works like a charm :) however, to be honest, i don't know of any lightweight topo application that can be run on this.
209458
I find the 1450 frustrating to set up routes the way I want them. They should at least include MapSource with it. Hopefully I will find a solution...
1492178
I bought the onslaught edition map pack tried several times but never could get it to work
1376261
Roads are visible on the satellite images but the other map products used by my GPS (Etrex 20) not only show roads but their names.
2215921
I don't use the topo maps because in Alabama it's pretty much flat. I've read other reviews where users report that the preloaded topo maps are junk.
1056066
Go and check out the manual, there must be an SD card slot. Otherwise load the map via the computer to the internal memory. Maps are good value for the money.
744302
I have a Venture HC and a Nuvi 780. I have Topo US 2008 DVD and Inland Lakes Continental United States DVD. I use the mapsource PC software to put either topo or lake maps on the Venture HC. I use the lake software when trolling crankbaits to see lake map and trolling speed. I can run my trolling motor, watch depth finder, and keep an eye on the Venture HC lake map and speed to keep on course. Also have all the state planted brush pile waypoints transferred for the lake I troll. Small screen but works ok. Can also put lake or topo maps on a garmin nuvi 780.
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I just brought that GPS (eTrex Legend Cx) also how much memory does the stock 32mb give in terms of mapping area? Also, do you know if the mapping of the topo and North America V7 work jointly?
198719
2GB is a limitation with some maps. Try loading a 24K topo map of more than a few states and yer out of luck. I can fit WA and OR on a 2GB but trying to also load my CA or NV 24K's and they just won't fit.
2215924
Yep, it will work. I'm using topomaps, build from OpenStreetMap for my region (Russia, near border with Finland) for example. Works fine! Also, you could buy topo map for your region (or region of your interest) later.
1634096
Yes. The elevation follows topo lines just like a regular topographical map. Also when you drag your cursor or set a waypoint it will have a drop-down box with elevation and other useful information.
1387955
Simple answer: No. You'll need to buy separately detailed topo maps. I use the Southeast US one, for example.