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2 days ago · Download maps. Here are maps in Garmin image file format people have created from OSM data. Sites are listed by continent, then by country alphabetically, then by suspected usefulness (eg. sites which cover a whole continent and are updated regularly are listed first.)
Download maps for Garmin GPS devices from OpenStreetMap data, updated twice a week. Choose from different regions, types and languages of maps, and see map coverage and errors.
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license. Hosting is supported by Fastly, OSMF corporate members, and other partners . Learn More Start Mapping.
- Pre-Made Maps
- Creating Your Own Maps from OSM Data
- Installing The Map onto Your GPS
- Using Pois from OSM Along with Garmin Maps
- Raster Maps
- Devices
- Other Stuff
- External Links
Some people have done the work of creating Garmin maps for parts of the globe. You can download these files and put them straight onto your device. See OSM Map On Garmin/Download
Software
1. Mkgmapis an Open Source Java program developed specifically for converting OSM data into Garmin map image files. You should probably look at this first. 2. QLandkarteis an Open Source program to display and work with Garmin maps. 3. GPXSeeis an Open Source map/GPS log file viewer with support for Garmin IMG maps. 4. cGPSmapper is a program to convert a textual presentation of a Garmin map into binary map files. cGPSmapper can not read OSM files directly. MapCenteris a web interface to cGPS...
Directions: Creating your map from OSM data
These are generally the steps involved (also see the Softwaresection above): 1. Get OSM data: 1.1. The easiest way of all is to use the Export tab on the site. This will download the map you have currently on display. Choose the OpenStreetMap XML dataoption when downloading (active for zoomlevel >= 11). 1.2. If you want an entire country or maybe even the whole world, use the planet dumpor one of the many excerpts available. 1.3. You can use JOSMto select and download the data, then choose Sa...
Creating your own topographic maps
1. Main article: OSM Map On Garmin/Topographic maps
Installing direct to your GPS: The easiest way to install a map on your Garmin device is to put it in USB mass storage mode and copy the gmapsupp.img file(s) that you want to install to a directory called Garmin, or Map. If neither of these exist (such as on some Nüvi 1xxx models), create the latter. For more details on this see OSM Map On Garmin/M...
If you want to use just POIs from OSM (e.g. "amenities") on your Garmin device, along with the maps that Garmin provided, have a look at the "Using POIs from OSM along with Garmin Maps" page. Garmin also offers a free POI Extra packthat is generated out of OSM data (Europe) and released under ODbL.
Newer Generations of Garmin Devices can display raster maps via the KMZ capability and Birdseye view. Garmin's use of the KMZ format is rather limited and allows only for smaller maps. To create a KMZ file from a custom raster map is possible with MapTiler or using a Google Earth overlay. The proprietary JNX format of the Birdseye view on the other...
OSM maps should work on all Garmin devices which support uploading maps. These include the Colorado, eTrex Legend, eTrex Vista, eTrex Summit, eTrex Venture, GPSMAP, Nüvi, Zūmo, Oregon, Quest and Streetpilot ranges. If you know of any Garmin devices which support maps but do not work with OSM maps, please list them here.
See /Formatfor more information about these Garmin map image files.Jan 1, 2021 · Learn how to use free OpenStreetMap maps for hiking, cycling, hunting and more on compatible Garmin devices. Follow the step-by-step tutorial with screenshots and links to download maps from various sources.
Feb 9, 2019 · Learn how to download, unzip and transfer free maps from OpenStreetMap to your Garmin GPS device in four easy steps. Find out which models are compatible and how to enable the maps on your GPS.
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Sep 8, 2012 · 1) Download a map from somewhere (easier, but less customisable) 2) Create your own. If you want to download a map, there's a list of providers here. There are lots of options - some routeable and some not, customised for different uses, etc. I've heard people recommend the ones here.
