Trying to join opentopomap maps together with mkgmap

Does Garmin use open street maps?

OpenStreetMap or OSM is a highly detailed map dataset that is used in many different Garmin products that feature mapping.

How do I get OSM maps on my Garmin?

4 – Enable the map on your Garmin GPS

1. Disconnect your GPS from your computer and power it on.
2. Go to the Map page.
3. Click Menu.
4. Go to Setup Map.
5. Go to the last option: Map Information – Select Map.
6. Select the map you want to use, enter and choose Enable.
7. You can disable the other maps.

Is OpenStreetMap routable?

Routable with a lot of details. With some modifications of the look and feel of User:Computerteddys map style. Suitable for universal use.
 

What maps are compatible with Garmin?

Garmin Connect App



Android devices will use Google Maps and iOS devices will use Apple Maps.

What coordinate system does open street maps use?

WGS-84 coordinate system

OpenStreetMap uses the WGS-84 coordinate system, as do most GPS units. However, many other coordinate systems also exist and are in widespread use, depending on the region and application.

What companies use Open Street maps?

As a base map

• Facebook, in Live Map and for maps of selected countries (roads and placenames only).
• Wikipedia (roads, places, transit stops).
• Mapillary, for the map (via mapbox, with POI).
• Foursquare (via mapbox, no POI).
• Strava and Runkeeper, two major fitness tracking services (via mapbox, with POI).

What is the difference between OSM and Google Maps?

With OSM, map data for the whole planet can be downloaded and used completely offline. Google Maps can only cache small region and generally can not work without an Internet connection. OSM dataset can be used to large-scale geocoding, routing and analysis, which would be impossible using Google Maps.
 

Is OSM better than Google Maps?

Google Map has more coverage as compared to OpenStreetMap in many countries, which makes it the leading map in many countries like the United States and Japan. OpenStreetMap has a lower coverage, but the user can edit to include the places. Google Map has detailed coverage up to the smallest streets.
 

How do I import data into OpenStreetMap?

Process

1. Look at source data and determine mapping from attributes used in the source data to tags used for OSM.
2. Write new or tailor existing software to do the mapping from source data to one or more OSM XML files.
3. Load OSM XML file into JOSM and check data.
4. Upload data using JOSM or bulk uploader.

Which is more accurate Garmin or Google Maps?

Google maps accuracy will depend on the quality of the GPS transmitter of your device. Garmin is far more accurate in my experience. Using both at the same time, Google can think you’ve gone off a motorway and try guide you back to the motorway through all the side streets beside it.
 

Can I download off road maps on my Garmin?

Another great feature of Garmin Overlander is that you can have detailed topographic maps of North or South America right at your fingertips and you can download and use maps of the rest of the world in the Explore app. A Wi-Fi connection is required for downloading the maps.

How do I get live traffic on my Garmin?

Your device can receive subscription-free traffic data while connected to a smartphone running the Garmin Drive™ app.

1. Connect your device to the Garmin Drive app (Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features).
2. On your Garmin DriveSmart™ device, select Settings > Traffic, and verify the Traffic check box is selected.