GPS Buy - GARMIN 010-10448-00 US Topo 24K National Parks West Region CD

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EAN: 0753759042905
Feature: Us Topo 24K National Parks West Region Cd
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Manufacturer: Garmin
Model: West National Parks
Publisher: Garmin
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Features

Us Topo 24K National Parks West Region Cd
Digital topographic maps for the Western U.S., based on the 1:24,000 scale USGS maps
Park amenities include visitors centers, camping and picnic areas, wilderness campsites, ranger stations, restaurants and lodges
User selectable coverage by quad, including quad name for easy correlated reference
Object-oriented cartography--cursor movements reveal descriptions and other map data

Accessories
GARMIN 010-10268-00 Cigarette Lighter/PC Cable Adapter Garmin Forerunner 50 with Heart Rate Monitor and Foot Pod Garmin MapSource WorldMap Garmin 64MB Memory Cartridge for Street Pilot or eMap Garmin GPS 152i with Internal Antenna

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Editorial Reviews:

The MapSource US TOPO 24K National Parks, West v.2 includes extremely detailed topographic maps of Western U.S National Parks. This CD is ideal for hunters, hikers, campers and outdoor enthusiasts of all kind. Plan your outing on your PC, then download maps and data to your compatible Garmin GPS to guide you on your next trek.

Main Features

Manufacturer: Garmin, Ltd

Manufacturer Part Number: 010-10448-00

Manufacturer Website Address: www.garmin.com

Software Sub Type: Maps & Traveling

Software Name: US TOPO 24K National Parks, West v.2.0

Features & Benefits:

Vertical profiling allows you to see ground elevations in a 3D image

Digital topographic maps for the Western U.S., based on the 1:24,000 scale USGS maps

Searchable points of interest, by name or nearest

Park amenities include visitors centers, camping and picnic areas, wilderness campsites, ranger stations, restaurants and lodges

User selectable coverage by quad, including quad name for easy correlated reference

Object-oriented cartography - cursor movements reveal descriptions and other map data

Trail names

Routable trails

Summit elevations and peaks

Some roads & hiking trails

Trip and waypoint management function lets you transfer waypoints, routes and tracks between your GPS and your PC*

* These functions of this product work with nearly all Garmin GPS units, excluding the GPS 100 family and panel mount aviation units.

Platform Support: PC

Compatibility:

Handheld GPS devices:

cf Que 1620

eMap

eTrex Legend

eTrex LegendC

eTrex Vista

eTrex VistaC

GPS 10

GPS 18 Automotive Bundles

GPS V

GPSMAP 176

GPSMAP 178 Sounder

GPSMAP 178C Sounder

GPSMAP 196

GPSMAP 276C

GPSMAP 295

Reviews :

Evaluation:

Conclusion: Does not provide enough detail

Review: While I am sure the detail for the parks that it does cover within in California is ok (haven't used it in real life). The overall coverage/offering the west coast product provides seems sparse. There are ZERO sections outside of national parks within California which are covered. For myself I was hoping that the West Coast Topo 24K CD would give me forest information as well.

Please note, while package delivery was PERFECT and the dollar amount was better than any local store... I personal feel I just wasted some cash.

Evaluation:

Conclusion: Did not work.

Review: Could not load into Garmin with either an XP or Vista system. Helps were very limited. Am returning for refund.

Evaluation:

Conclusion: good for the parks only

Review: The detail for the parks is really good although not all parks are shown such as several state parks in my state are missing. But I suppose that is to be expected with a National Park edition. As usual with Garmin map products, if you look at other than the parks some streets will just not be there or only partially.
Not all trails are shown either in the Parks.

Evaluation:

Conclusion: MapSource Topo for East National Parks

Review: Before you buy, make sure it covers the area you are expecting. It's narrower than I was expecting, and therefore it's a little pricey. the parks it covers, it does quite well.

Evaluation:

Conclusion: Detailed and Accurate Enough, But Expensive

Review: Unfortunately, the Garmin hiking GPS units do not have detailed maps, so I needed to buy this particular software for all the eastern National Parks (and the Adirondack State Park). The area covers most every park from Florida to Maine. You do need to purchase a small memory card that is inserted into the battery compartment of your Garmin handheld for data storage. I bought a 2 GB Sandisk card to make sure I had plenty of memory. The maps are at a scale of 1:24,000 (from USGS maps) and are not extremely detailed, but will get you to wherever to want to go (and return). There are plenty of accurate points of interest (POI) such as visitor's centers, camping and picnic areas, wilderness campsites, ranger stations, restaurants and lodges, trail names, summit elevations, peaks, roads and hiking trails, etc. You can even download specific quadrants of areas to your liking without having to download extra information you might never need. I have been able to share trails and waypoints from friends and download them into my handheld for easy use. It's not the most detailed mapping data, but it is enough to get you where you want to go (and back again).

The Mapsource program has a ton of valuable tools for use on your PC (or MAC). Most all of your hiking and mapping needs can be accomplished on your computer before (and afterwards) so you can save all the valuable data you need or have acquired. In fact, there are almost too many tools to grasp, making this a worthwhile (if slightly over-priced) piece of software.

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