Trying to join opentopomap maps together with mkgmap

Level Up Your Garmin Maps: Combining OpenTopoMap Data with Mkgmap

Okay, so you’re rocking a Garmin GPS for your outdoor adventures? Awesome! But let’s be honest, sometimes the pre-loaded maps just don’t cut it. That’s where OpenTopoMap comes in – it’s like a secret weapon for detailed topographic maps. And the best part? You can actually combine different OpenTopoMap datasets, or even add your own special sauce, to create the ultimate custom map. That’s where Mkgmap, a seriously powerful command-line tool, enters the picture. It lets you take OpenStreetMap data and turn it into something your Garmin can actually use.

First Things First: The Lay of the Land

Before we get our hands dirty, let’s quickly cover the basics. OpenTopoMap gives you those sweet topographic maps that look like they came straight out of a German hiking guide. Mkgmap then takes that raw OpenStreetMap data and translates it into Garmin-speak. Think of it as a digital chef, taking ingredients, applying a recipe (styles), and serving up a delicious .img file that your Garmin can gobble up.

Gathering Your Supplies

Setting Up Your Workshop

Let’s Get Cooking: Combining the Data

Alright, time to get down to business. Here’s how to combine OpenTopoMap data using Mkgmap: