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California Topo Map
Last Updated: August 1st, 2008 7:08am
Map Coverage:
State: California
Price: Free
Introduction
This map is a release of the California Topo map by Laura Sanborn. The original download is available here. With her help and permission GPSFileDepot was able to compile the map into a version that includes a Mac and Windows installer so that older GPS units can take just the sections they need. It eliminates the need to have a new GPS and a completely blank microSD/SD card.
Features
- Roads - Interstates, highways, roads, limited unpaved roads (not from the most recent Tiger data)
- Railroads
- Water data - lakes, rivers, streams, etc
- Elevation contours - 20ft intervals (very similar to 24k topo)
- Trails - trail coverage from 100k DLG files
Coverage
This map covers the entire state of California.
Screenshots
This screenshot shows the California topo in Garmin MapSource:
Installation
Two options exist; for windows download and run setup. The map will then appear in Garmin MapSource and can be added to your GPS by selecting it in MapSource and sending it to the GPSr. For Mac download the mac version, extract it and double click the .gmapi file. Map Manager will then install the map for you.
Version 1.0 Released 31Jul 08
Download Windows Version [911MB] (10474 Downloads)
Download Mac Version [910MB] (1343 Downloads)
GPS Usage
This map can be installed with any other Garmin Maps (How-To Tutorial). Then you simply hide and show other maps until you see the California Topo. For more detailed instructions check out this tutorial.
References
Many resources were used to create this map, the original map author lists them on her site:
- Laura Sanborn
http://www.vr6.com/gps/map-bg.htm
The sources and more information about the map are listed on the original author's site.
Changelog
Version 1.00 (31Jul 08)
- Initial release