Hi Joris
I have a GPSMAP 66S which works well with OSM maps. I'm sure the 67i
will be OK.
ChatGTP report:
Both the *GPSMAP 66S* and *GPSMAP 67i*:
*
Support *Garmin-compatible |.img| map files*, which is the format
produced by |mkgmap|.
*
Use a microSD card for map storage (though the 67i also has 32 GB of
internal storage).
*
Run Garmin's standard mapping engine, meaning custom maps generated
via OpenStreetMap and |mkgmap| typically work just fine.
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⚠️ Things to Keep in Mind
1.
*Folder Placement*:
*
On the *SD card* or internal storage, place your map files
(e.g., |gmapsupp.img|) in a folder named *|Garmin|*.
*
Example path:
|/Garmin/gmapsupp.img| or |/Garmin/custommap.img|
2.
*File Naming*:
*
Unlike older units, the 67i can load *multiple |.img| files*
with custom names (e.g., |topo_OSM.img|), as long as they’re in
the Garmin folder.
3.
*Map Limits*:
*
Newer Garmin devices, like the 67i, support more than one map
file and larger file sizes (over 2 GB), *but too many large
files can slow performance*.
*
Don't overload it with too many tiles or files from |mkgmap|.
4.
*DEM (Elevation) Data*:
*
If your |mkgmap| maps don’t include DEM data, the elevation
shading may not work properly. That’s not critical, but it may
affect 3D views or shaded relief.
*
The 67i comes with Garmin’s TopoActive maps (with DEM), but you
can disable or override them.
5.
*Map Activation*:
*
Once copied, enable your custom map on the device:
o
Go to *Setup > Map > Map Information > Select Map*, and
check your map.
On 26/06/2025 16:50, Joris Bo via mkgmap-dev wrote:
Hi everybody
My Garmin Oregon 650 died last week.
I think I like to buy the recent Garmin gps map 67i
Does somebody knows it works well with mkgmap created OSM maps?
Kind regards,
Met vriendelijke groet,
Joris
Verstuurd vanaf mijn telefoon
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