Garmin Personal GPS & Chartplotter Maps: Guides to Your World
It's a big world out there, unless you own a Garmin personal GPS or Chartplotter with BlueChart cartography technology. Garmin maps are the most complex and diverse on the planet. That doesn't mean that they are not user-friendly, they are. User interface and navigational abilities are amazingly simplistic to use and understand. If you are an enthusiast of land, air or water, Garmin, has you covered.
Cartography is the science of map-making. At Garmin, they have one of the world's leading teams of engineers and cartographers who research and develop geographic data, and then apply it to Garmin products including GPS units and Chartplotters. They are in constant effort to provide the world with accurate maps on the road, on the trail, in the air, and in the water.
Let's take a quick look at Garmin road maps. It's interesting to think that Garmin International is a global entity. Think about every street in every city in every state, region, province and country:
City Navigator, City Navigator NT, City Select, MetroGuide, Trip and Waypoint Manager and WorldMap are the titles of Garmin street map software packages. They provide detailed guidance to almost every major city and rural area on the planet. This includes biggies like the US as well as the Middle East. There is such diverse coverage that it's headspinning.
So let's say that you are not in a vehicle. Perhaps you're in a pair of hiking boots on a trail somewhere. Unless you're just "into" hardcore survival and like to risk death, it may be highly advisable to have a personal Garmin International topographic manager.
The US Topo 24K is a CD that provides detailed coverage of US national parks, national forests and many state parks. It includes many points of interest and park amenities. These maps are comparable to the 1:24,000 scale paper maps generated by the USGS. It's simply the most detailed topographical data available to the general public.
Garmin International Topo is a fantastic guide for outdoor enthusiasts including: hikers, hunters, campers, fishers, canoeist, kayakers, snowmobilers, and skiers to name a few. With its unparalleled detail, you need to have a Garmin International GPS or Chartplotter on your person.
Garmin really excels and blows the competition away on the water. When you are on the water – stormy and dark – you need the most up-to-date technology on your side; in your hand. You cannot afford not to have the advantage of Garmin in your corner for the safety of your family, crew, or self.
Here's the truth in a nutshell: Garmin International Bluetooth g2 technology cannot be outdone. You simply NEED this technology. The world is right in the middle of global changes in meteorological and atmospheric patterns. The weather systems are created on the waters. If you are going out on the waters, even a day trip, you must have the advantage of Garmin technology. It literally saves lives everyday.
BlueChart g2 Vision is the premier electronic marine charting system on the planet. It is second to none and a basic necessity, period. It offers high detail charting coupled with high resolution satellite imagery. It also offers above and below water 3D perspectives, auto guidance technology and aerial photographs for real world references. Coastal roads with points of interest are also included.
If you are in the market for a cartography product, choose the leader; choose Garmin International.
----
Garmin BlueChart Cartography: 3D Detail, Amazing Clarity
Garmin International is the world's undisputed leader in modern cartography technology. The new BlueChart g2 maps read as clear as the 1:24,000 paper maps created by the USGS. Whether you are an enthusiast of driving, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, boating, sailing, climbing, snowmobiling, or flying, you need this technology on your side. It literally saves lives everyday all across the world.
Cartography is the art and science of map making. At Garmin, they employ only the finest engineers and cartographers. They are constantly exerting leadership effort towards generating the best technology in the world. Garmin cares enough to hire the best and only the best. When you buy Garmin products, you are buying the best that is available to the general public.
There are many different Garmin BlueChart g2 map software packages available. Here we will examine a variety of the water maps:
-BlueChart g2 Vision:
oThis is the premier electronic marine mapping for your Garmin chartplotter, regardless of the model. BlueChart g2 Vision offers the high detail charting of BlueChart g2, but with high resolution satellite imagery included. It also offers above and below water 3D perspectives, auto guidance technology, and aerial photographs for real world reference. Also included are coastal roads and points of interest.
-BlueChart g2:
oThis is the new generation g2 version of BlueChart technology. These maps feature integrated maps for far smoother presentation. They offer incredibly rich detail and content. Also, they include shaded depth contours, port plans, wrecks, restricted areas, photos and more.
-BlueChart g2 Bathymetric Charts:
oThe next generation BlueChart g2 bathymetric charts are designed for fishermen. They show with great detail underwater caverns, wrecks, obstructions and other important details to help land you "The Big One".
-BlueChart:
oBlueChart, the original, serves up fantastically detailed offshore cartography. It works in seamless integration with most Garmin chartplotters. It also offers limited compatibility with several handheld models. Map areas are shaded so that you can easily and definitively identify inter-tidal zones and depth contours. Available in Americas, Atlantic, and Pacific versions in two formats.
-Inland Lakes Vision:
oThe inland Lakes Vision SD cards offer shoreline, depth contours, bottom conditions, boat ramps, mile markers and more. They also provide the popular feature of above and below water 3D perspectives, auto guidance, and satellite imagery for over 300 of the most popular lakes.
-Inland Lakes:
oThe Inland Lakes software package contains data for tens of thousands of lakes in the continental US Much information has been packed into 5 pre-programmed cards or one all-inclusive DVD. Data is available on both pre-programmed Garmin cards and micro SD cards.
-LakeMaster:
oThese maps are highly detailed. They contain data for popular fishing destinations. They are available on a CD-ROM or a pre-programmed data card. These charts include high-definition, 3-foot contours and underwater structure detail. These are created by meticulous, human, on-the-water surveys. These charts also include islands, reefs, bays, points, marinas, access points and more. Three versions are available: Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
Garmin International has a versatile product line that includes most every charting need or desire that you could possibly have or develop. Simply point your browser to http://www8.garmin.com/cartography/ontheWater/. You will find the world's most advanced technology waiting for you there.
