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http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/maps/view/130/    (this is nctopo11)

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=35412

What is the difference between these maps? (I know the pay one is multistate but I'm using NC only). I don't really mind spending the money for Garmin's map if it has significantly better detail. For example, the nctopo11 does not have the cities and towns named which I find sort of annoying. Thanks!

Thanks, all!!

I have and love the Nuvi. But I thought if I go our west fishing and rent a car I could skip bringing both the Nuvi and the etrex and just bring the etrex. I don't know though.

Thanks. I downloaded the NC topo map--it seems to work fine, no buildings shown, but all streams and contours there. What would you recommend for US driving maps?

This is confusing for the newbie. I downloaded BaseCamp onto my PC. I got a etrex Legend HCx for Christmas. Now I want to get some maps. I would like US road use and hiking/canoeing in NC and Virginia. Also will be going out west to CO driving and fishing this summer. That is for starters.
Do I need to purchase City Navigator NT North America from Garmin? If so, is it better to do so via DVD or SD microdisk? It would be nice to look at the maps on my PC and on the etrex.
I know I need a SD Microdisc to use the maps on the Legend. If I get the maps via DVD, can I transfer to a SD Microdisc for use on the Garmin?

Any suggestions for topo maps? 1:24000 would be nice.
I'm really pretty confused how this works and I know I just need to start trying it but want to start right. Any help would be appreciated!

I was unsure if they were programs that were only in my PC or if they loaded into the Garmin as well. I'm going to try to dl a map now!

Pardon the really ignorant question, but are Mapsource and Basecamp installed only on my PC or are they installed onto the Garmin unit itself as well? If so, how do I delete Mapsource from the unit?

I already installed  the MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager Version 5.00 I got with the unit. Can I install Basecamp over it if I chose to use it instead of MapSource? Or do I have to figuer out how to delete it from the unit first? Thanks!

I am using a Win 7 64 bit machine--does that make a difference?
The unit came with MapSource--how does that differ from BaseCamp? Do I need both?
Is City Navigator only needed for travelling by car? Or do I need it to overly topos over it? Thanks!

Hi! I just got this unit for Christmas. Basically, I want it mostly to know where I am (and where take out is, and to mark fishing spots) when I canoe and fish rivers--such as the New River in NC. Also to know where I am hiking in parks or national forests. Is the map that comes with it sufficient for this or do I need to download others?

I see the capacity is 24MB. Does that mean I need to actually have a microSD card attached to my GPS when using it if I get other maps?? Thanks!