CALTOPO Map Import to GPS

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CALTOPO Map Import to GPS

Unread postby tibolli » Sat Aug 11, 2018 12:52 pm

I have been messing around with the CALTOPO mapping site and I created a map that highlights everything in the 9000-10,000' elevation level. How can I export this map and then import to a Garmin GPS?


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Re: CALTOPO Map Import to GPS

Unread postby KLEMZ » Sat Aug 11, 2018 1:36 pm

Caltopo allows you to export maps as KMZ files. KMZ files are what Garmin uses for their custom maps feature.

Google "making custom maps" for garmin to get a tutorial.

In caltopo, go to 'print' on the top tool bar and thn the 'save as KMZ' as an option. You may need to save multiple maps in caltopo (adjacent to each other) to cover the entire area you want. it works well, and is free!
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Re: CALTOPO Map Import to GPS

Unread postby tibolli » Tue Aug 14, 2018 3:32 am

KLEMZ wrote:Caltopo allows you to export maps as KMZ files. KMZ files are what Garmin uses for their custom maps feature.

Google "making custom maps" for garmin to get a tutorial.

In caltopo, go to 'print' on the top tool bar and thn the 'save as KMZ' as an option. You may need to save multiple maps in caltopo (adjacent to each other) to cover the entire area you want. it works well, and is free!


I'll check it out. Thank you


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