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I know Garmin has the 100k topo maps. I was wondering why there is not a free version. I have spent a little time making maps, and I know that it is pretty intensive to make them, but was wondering if there were other reasons. I am really new to all of this, but wanted to know if someone with more knowledge or info could shed some light on the subject.

Sorry if this has already been discussed, I searched and couldn't find anything.

Thanks for all the info. I am not wanting to violate any policies, so good to know on the garmin licensing. I will definitely look at the 24k maps as well. Really, the only reason I was wanting to keep the maps I already have, is that I travel quite a bit, and it is nice to not have to load maps since it includes the entire lower 48. Is there a map out there of the lower 48 as one map, other than the one from garmin?

I am hoping somebody can give some insight. I am not too gps savvy, but I currently have a Coloado 400t with the topo maps built in. I was wondering if there is a way to buy the rino 650 since it is cheaper than the 650t, and transfer the maps over to it from the Colorado. It would be the topo for the whole US, or should I get the newer maps and not try and deal with it? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.