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« on: August 03, 2009, 12:37:41 pm »

These maps are 100% free!  They are 1:24K equivalent topo maps for Garmin GPS units.  I have found dirt driveways and drainage ditches on mine and am very happy with it.  I had the Texas chip in an old unit that I lost and I have to say this map is as good as that chip, except the Texas chip allows for more manipulation on your computer.

This one is South Central USA.  It includes Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas. More details are at the bottom of the page.   http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/maps/view/102/

This one is just Texas.  http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/maps/view/131/

And for the Florida boys http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/maps/view/123/


If you need help loading it from your CPU to your GPS  http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/tutorials/how-to-load-maps-on-my-garmin-gps-unit/

Oh yeah, you have to have a blank micro S/D card in your GPS unit in order to load it.  Micro S/D cards are like $20 at Wal-Mart.

Good luck fellas
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« Reply #1 on: August 03, 2009, 12:40:16 pm »

Iam going to have to check that out.
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« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2009, 12:40:44 pm »

You are the man....
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« Reply #3 on: August 03, 2009, 12:42:22 pm »

downloading it now pretty large file 616MB off the work internet could take forever.
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« Reply #4 on: August 03, 2009, 12:48:26 pm »

wait til you load it to your GPS, that takes about an hour and a half.  *Make sure you set your sleep settings on your computer off*

We had to cross a deep bayou this weekend, the map showed a road crossing the bayou about 150 yards down and around a bend.  We got to the road and there was a bridge going over the bayou.  Not having to swim that bayou with the gators= priceless!!!!

FYI, I have used both of these maps and I personally think that the South Central map is the better of the two.
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« Reply #5 on: August 03, 2009, 01:30:18 pm »

 What happened to yalls first unit?  Grin
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« Reply #6 on: August 03, 2009, 01:34:12 pm »

What happened to yalls first unit?  Grin

Well the story I got from my brother was that he got mugged by a big boar hog in the middle of the National Forrest Grin......I have my doubts
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« Reply #7 on: August 03, 2009, 01:57:34 pm »

Well the story I got from my brother was that he got mugged by a big boar hog in the middle of the National Forrest Grin......I have my doubts


I was there...it happened.   Grin
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« Reply #8 on: August 03, 2009, 02:17:28 pm »

which map is better, texas or south central?
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« Reply #9 on: August 03, 2009, 02:32:10 pm »

Im thinking about buying a garmin system... are they pretty good units?   Huh?
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« Reply #10 on: August 03, 2009, 03:07:07 pm »

I was whispering sweet nothings in this ole sow's ear when all of the sudden a big boar busted out of the brush, kicked my ass and took my garmin.  It was crazy and awesome at the same time.   :'(
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« Reply #11 on: August 03, 2009, 03:11:11 pm »

Not normal, Richard.
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« Reply #12 on: August 03, 2009, 03:36:39 pm »

Richard,

     Was she a red head?  You know they'll always get you in trouble. Grin
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« Reply #13 on: August 03, 2009, 05:35:09 pm »

Hey man I got it loaded on the garmin seems nice we will see when i hit the woods.
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« Reply #14 on: August 03, 2009, 06:05:12 pm »

Nosights,
   
     There is a detail setting in the map setup menu on the GPS unit.  When you load the map it is on the normal setting, you can turn up the detail 2 more settings.  I suggest you do this before you get in the field.  However when you are zoomed out having it on this setting will make it take a sec to load
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« Reply #15 on: August 03, 2009, 11:50:49 pm »

I was whispering sweet nothings in this ole sow's ear when all of the sudden a big boar busted out of the brush, kicked my ass and took my garmin.  It was crazy and awesome at the same time.   :'(

I had your back, but I had to hide my tracking system first, so he would'nt take mine also Grin
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« Reply #16 on: August 04, 2009, 03:06:17 pm »

i have downloaded the texas topo now how do i install it on my gps any help?  if you know please call 325 207 3507
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« Reply #17 on: August 05, 2009, 03:10:11 pm »

I am in the same boat. Cant figure out how to get the SC map downloaded to my Astro. Any help would be appreciated 254-498-5139

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« Reply #18 on: August 05, 2009, 04:29:25 pm »

I am in the same boat. Cant figure out how to get the SC map downloaded to my Astro. Any help would be appreciated 254-498-5139

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Did you follow the instructions at the bottom of the original post?  You have to have MapSource installed inorder to load to your Astro unit.  

Try that, if that doesnt work then I will give you a call

**Also you have to have a blank Micro S/D card in your Astro
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« Reply #19 on: August 06, 2009, 12:37:09 am »

Thanks for the help bud.....
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