[Qgis-user] QGOS maps fort Garmin GPS

[Stephen Wandling]

Phil,

Someone suggested the same OSM approach in an off list email.  Here was 
my response:
> I have just taken a look at OSM, and the maps there, for my area of 
> interest, are taken from the ancient (pre 1992) British 
> Columbia/Canada maps that are very incomplete and riddled with 
> errors.  It is because there are no accurate maps of this area that I 
> resumed my struggles with GIS and have been making maps and having 
> them plotted. 
The areas I am creating maps for are entirely forest areas, with 
streams, trails, roads, parks and that is about it.  No buildings, 
streets, etc.

In the last 20 years or so the mountain bikers and hikers, have put in 
and documented hundreds of kilometers of trails along this coast.  The 
OSM maps have a single digit percentage of what is here now.  And many 
they do have have been obliterated by clear cut logging operations.

I have been making simple maps, that meet my needs, and having them 
plotted at a local facility for $15 each, which is cheaper than the 
incomplete/error ridden maps that one can purchase.  I use these maps to 
travel through this area on foot.

Now I wanted a better map for my GPS.  So far, no luck.

Stephen

On 04/03/2017 4:28 PM, Phil (The Geek) Wyatt wrote:
> Depending on the size of the area involved and how 'custom' your maps are likely to be you may be better off looking at solutions from OSM. There are many sites that create files suitable for Garmin GPS
>
> http://garmin.openstreetmap.nl/
>
> If the areas are small you could also create KMZ (Google Earth Files) and transfer them to your garmin device. These can be created in QGIS. Look at the plugin GarminCustomMap.
>
> Cheers - Phil
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Qgis-user [mailto:qgis-user-bounces at lists.osgeo.org] On Behalf Of Stephen Wandling
> Sent: Sunday, March 5, 2017 11:03 AM
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> Subject: [Qgis-user] QGOS maps fort Garmin GPS
>
> I am running QGIS 2.18.3 and am at a very early learning stage.  I wish to create simple maps, with 2 or 3 shape files for my Garmin GPSMaps 76CSx.  This map would consist of Trails and Streams shp files and maybe Contours.  It would also be accepted by Mapsource and Base Camp.
>
> There were some tutorials that seemed like they were what I wanted, but they all failed in one regard or another: 1.) They were using an 'ancient' version of qgis.  2.) The maps they produced worked in just about every Garmin GPS except the one I own.  3.) They use a plug-in with a disclaimer that it will demolish my data.  There were other issues, but my memory fails me.
>
> If someone out there is familiar with my situation (and possibly has the same GPS) and can either point me to a site I missed, or outline the steps for me, I would be grateful.
>
> [If it is easier to do in ArcMap, I have access to the ESRI software also.]
>
> Please keep in mind that while I have a general idea about GIS work and have been making some maps, for plotting, that satisfy my needs, I get very lost when I am subjected to acronyms and technical jargon.  If is not clear and straightforward, it will probably be wasted on me.
>
> TIA,
> Stephen
>
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