Thread: Garmin Topo maps?

Originally Posted by bblaze

Question
I have a garmin nuvi and registed on line, but where can you download mapsource from because it seems like you need it to do or add extras like topos, tracks etc.
Should I be able to down load it from the Garmin site or when I down the topo maps for $230 or what ever it cost, does it come with mapsource
Cheers
blaze

You get it from the Garmin website, here is the relevant page : Garmin | Mapping Programs

So long as you have a Garmin map product installed on your PC the download will install & work OK. So if you havn't already, then install your maps onto your PC.

There may be a version of Mapsource that came with your GPS device or the maps you purchased, but the latest one on the Garmin website is the best one to use. For example Mapsource was updated in April 2009.

Hope this helps,

Jon

The link says that the latest release is for vista, dont see any mention of xp (thats what I use), do you know if the lasest will run on xp or do I need the eariler one
cheers
blaze

Originally Posted by bblaze

The link says that the latest release is for vista, dont see any mention of xp (thats what I use), do you know if the lasest will run on xp or do I need the eariler one
cheers
blaze

Latest version works fine with XP - that's what I use.

Jon