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On my MAC it downloads as an image and not as a zip file so it is easy to place in the folder this might be different on a PC.

Download the file with the name “osm_generic_new_gmapsupp.zip” and the description says “compressed file containing a single image that can be placed directly onto the SD card of the GPS”.

Click on the download map now link and another window will open.

Note: download map now does not always work so see step 4.

Example, using the Asia drop down, choose “Laos” and then at step 4 (request map) you will see “download map now” link on the screen immediately.

Using the drop down choices pick your country and depending on size you might be able to immediately download the file.

Step 3: You have two choices at this point – you can download a pre-defined country or build your own custom map. Step 2: Choose your map type – click “generic routable (new style)” Using Open Source Street Maps for use on a Garmin So, here we present step-by-step instructions.

I have passed on the how-to steps to individuals along the way and wanted to share the information more broadly. It saved us lots of money since we didn’t have to purchase the maps from Garmin and the open source maps are updated more frequently. We are forever indebted to him for showing us how to do this. A friend taught us how to download free maps to our GPS when we were in Mexico.

We use open source maps downloaded to our Garmin GPS.