I just can't figure out why the maps are not updated. I get what Rosebud is saying about it being more clear and not as cloudy but the MAPS themselves are 4 to 5 years old. I have a number of brand new maps downloaded on my unit in the last 2 days and the same timber is still showing that has been clear cut and reseeded at least 4 years ago. You would think they would get it like Google Earth.

The old maps had a haze over them like a picture that is "washed out" by overexposure light. The satellite images might not actually be new. They might be from several years ago but the images themselves are clearer and more crisp. I reloaded some birdseye images of a couple fox pens last night and now the haze is gone. If you like to use birdseye you will like the new images better. I don't think I would pay the $30 for another year of subscription just to download clearer maps but if you have a current subscription is is worth the time to reload them.

I done just as Todd said.. I cleaned everything I had on birdseye now im reloading all my maps... Beach Billy was right in the high vs highest resolutions ... I could hardly tell any difference other than I could get more area on my 4GB card.. Killer, its hard to keep up wid the timber crews right now on your maps... new maps today with trees are cut downs tomorrow so I guess that's y it is like it is... plus it keeps some thinking involved in it... I hope this helps out... Happy hunting..

I saw some folks kinda bashing Garmin up here last week or so... and I agree to some extent.. Garmin made this for bird hunting, and they are a map gps company... and ive heard all about this Marshall thing for 5 years now and no gps so until they come out with it and show its better.. Im more than happy with my Garmin... folks say well they don't care for the hunter or they have to many problems but look at your favorite vehicle manufacture.. every dealership has shops because its man made and has problems... Garmin has made it possible for a person like me to be able to hunt around purple paint and black top highways and have fun doing it... I will stick by them until someone can step up and do better... but I guarantee theirs will come with problems too.. just my two cents on the matter.. Happy Hunting

Rosebud
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What is the big difference with 24 k topo vs 100k topo?

The newest 24k gives a way more detailed map with road names verses rout numbers, it will even list the nearest address. It also is more detailed with small creeks and off-road paths. It is important to know the 24k takes up way more memory so I wouldn't try to add a great big area (more than a couple hundred square miles). Also be real careful with some of the after market topos they did great in the 220's and 320's but can lock up or greatly affect the performance in the alpha.

Thanks for the info more road names would be helpful. So the best would be the one on the Garmin site.

Having a little trouble wondering if anybody can help me. I redone everything like yall said deleted it off my box and put the new back on and now when i cut my box on it says invalide birdseye file and dosent show any birdseye on box. tried another box and everything worked fine. any suggestions

That happened to me one time and a certain file was uploaded twice. You may need to remove it and try again.