Newbie Question

cjwalkeriii · 08-03-2008, 10:52 PM

Hi there guys...
I have a quick question and I hope someone can help me out. I have had an older Streetpilot Colormap for quite sometime now but I have never bothered to update the maps because it did not come with the connector. Well I pieced one together and I am not ready to start updating it. What I am looking for is a topo map for out here in Pittsburgh, Pa. It is mainly going to be used for hiking, etc... So what I have found is that 24k seems to be the best, well only thing that I can use. Is this correct? Also, I only have a 32 MB card in it. Will this be enough space to load at least western Pa.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Guys
C

dav · 08-04-2008, 3:09 PM

Streetpilot, being older, may be more flexible than newer units. But, Garmin only offers 1:100,000 topo maps. Only a few Nat'l Parks are offered at higher res.

As far as the card size, I do not know. Someone else with experience with partial maps will have that info for you soon.

Andy · 08-04-2008, 9:08 PM

Here is a screenshot of Topo 2008 with part of the state selected (the pink highlighted parts). Those parts total about 32 mb.

Keep in mind these are only 1:100,000 Topo maps. I imagine if you ever could find 1:24 maps you'll need even more space.

to the site, btw!

cjwalkeriii · 08-05-2008, 11:18 AM

Thanks guys. The size of map is really all I am looking for. As long as I can zoom in a bit and get an idea of where I am at for hiking etc I should be in good shape. Thanks!

08-03-2008, 10:52 PM	#1
cjwalkeriii Join Date: Aug 03 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 2	Newbie Question Hi there guys... I have a quick question and I hope someone can help me out. I have had an older Streetpilot Colormap for quite sometime now but I have never bothered to update the maps because it did not come with the connector. Well I pieced one together and I am not ready to start updating it. What I am looking for is a topo map for out here in Pittsburgh, Pa. It is mainly going to be used for hiking, etc... So what I have found is that 24k seems to be the best, well only thing that I can use. Is this correct? Also, I only have a 32 MB card in it. Will this be enough space to load at least western Pa. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Guys C

08-04-2008, 3:09 PM	#2
dav Moderator Join Date: Jan 04 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,243	Re: Newbie Question Streetpilot, being older, may be more flexible than newer units. But, Garmin only offers 1:100,000 topo maps. Only a few Nat'l Parks are offered at higher res. As far as the card size, I do not know. Someone else with experience with partial maps will have that info for you soon.

08-04-2008, 9:08 PM	#3
Andy Survey Says? Join Date: Dec 29 2006 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 1,725	Re: Newbie Question Here is a screenshot of Topo 2008 with part of the state selected (the pink highlighted parts). Those parts total about 32 mb. Keep in mind these are only 1:100,000 Topo maps. I imagine if you ever could find 1:24 maps you'll need even more space. to the site, btw! Attached Thumbnails

08-05-2008, 11:18 AM	#4
cjwalkeriii Join Date: Aug 03 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 2	Re: Newbie Question Thanks guys. The size of map is really all I am looking for. As long as I can zoom in a bit and get an idea of where I am at for hiking etc I should be in good shape. Thanks!

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