Re: Garmin 24K topo maps/Oregon

The moderator wrote:
"Roy Lewallen" <w7el@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:jrqdnc5SRIx4nATUnZ2dnUVZ_ozinZ2d@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
The elevation resolution of the standard Garmin topo maps makes them poor for identifying the shapes of features. The 24k maps are just about as good as paper maps. The problem is that they cover only national parks. So if you do a significant amount of hiking in national parks, I think you'll find the 24k maps useful -- otherwise, you won't. Be sure to check the map coverage at the Garmin web site before you buy.

Roy Lewallen

Not so anymore. Garmin has developed 24K for sections of the country. So far it is just a few western states, but more releases are coming this year.

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=255

Thanks for the correction and the info! That'll greatly increase the usefulness of the topo software.

Roy Lewallen
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