[OSM-newbies] possible to get OSM maps with contours on Garmin GPS?

[Craig Wallace]

On 21/07/2011 20:46, Alexandros Papadopoulos wrote:
> Hi all
>
> I've been using the OSM maps compiled by
> http://garmin.openstreetmap.nl/ on my Garmin GPSmap 60CSx and they
> work great. It would be ideal to have a version with contours, as
> we're gearing up for a cycling trip.
>
> I've looked at http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Relief_maps#OSM_Maps_showing_relief
> and the contours of (say) opencyclemap look great, but how is it
> possible to get map extracts for Garmin units with the contour
> information included&  displayed on the unit?

Depends on where you want maps for. There are pre-made OSM Garmin maps 
that include contours for various parts of the world.
eg for the UK and Ireland there is TalkyToaster or Andy Gates' Munky 
Map. Or Openmtbmap for much of Europe.

Or you can get some contour maps in Garmin format, then combine them 
with OSM maps yourself. eg for UK and Ireland, see: 
http://www.smc.org.uk/ContourMaps.php
Or for the USA: http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/

If you can't find any ready made Garmin contour maps, you can generate 
some. SRTM data is probably the best worldwide option for this. You can 
use Srtm2osm and Mkgmap, see the guide here: 
http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Topographic_maps_for_garmin_devices


Craig