[mkgmap-dev] Free map data of major Rivers, Mountains, Lakes - not from OSM - suitable for overviewmap/worldmap creation

Fri May 10 21:47:46 BST 2013

yes I also think it's the perfect addition for overview maps / basemaps...
and it doesn't have the problem of OSM about importance...

Also some topographic data in there, is better then what is in OSM...
On 10.05.2013 16:16, Minko wrote:
> I think you can use JOSM to import the vector data, and save it in osm format,
> or maybe use gpsbabel, I dont know exactly, only had a quick look to extract some major cities once.
> But what I have seen is that there is a lot we can use on that site.
>
>> So how can we use ESRI shapefiles with mkgmap?
>> osmfilter/osmconvert? They do osm to Esri, but also the other way
>> round?
>>
>> Due to terms of use, it's not possible to use CGPSmapper (besides I
>> don#t know my way around with cgpsmapper anymore).
>> A nice worldwide overviewmap, would really help in making the
>> experience
>> of using mgkmap created detailed maps, much more streamlined/better.
>>
>>
>> Or is there already a free worldmap for Garmin around?
> Hmm I only know some free ones that are not so legal and easy to find ;-)