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OpenStreetMap used as "base maps"?

Former Member
Former Member over 5 years ago

Does Garmin Edge devices (edge 530 in this case) import their base/default map from openstreetmap? Or which map source is used for the built in maps that are upgraded thru garmin express?

If openstreetmap is used as the source, how often does garmin update their maps based on the openstreetmap database?

The reason i ask is that the maps was really really poor for my area. most roads was missing and almost all trails. I have spent lots of time putting it all into openstreetmap and now im running a custom imported openstreetmap in my garmin device. But im interessted to know if garmin will pull this info into their default map or not.

Edit: moved from garmin express forum to edge 530

  • 0 over 5 years ago

    What default map are you talking about?

  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 5 years ago in reply to SUSSAMB

    The "garmin cycle map EU, North East, 2019.10" which seems to be the one that covers my area.

    It's missing lots of roads, which now then have added into openstreetmap. And therefore I wonder if garmin utilizes openstreetmap as a source for "their" maps and then how often they pull the data from openstreetmap when building their own maps. 

  • 0 over 5 years ago in reply to Former Member

    I'm afraid I have no idea about that map, perhaps try asking in the Edge forums.  Personally I use OSM maps, for sure they are updated more frequently.

  • 0 over 5 years ago

    Garmin bases the maps for all current units on OSM.

    They appear to update the device maps about twice a year.

    You'll see your changes. You just have to be patient.

    Note that you can install OSM maps from other sources. Some of them get updated every two weeks.

  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 5 years ago in reply to dpawlyk

    Okey. so it is confirmed that OSM is being used. That is good, since it means that the effort that is put into OSM will result in a better garmin product (along with others).

    I will keep on adding missing information to OSM and run the custom OSM map until garmin has imported it into "their" maps.

    Thanks

  • 0 over 5 years ago in reply to Former Member

    If you are happy with your custom OSM map there is no need to switch back to the Garmin one.

  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 5 years ago in reply to Wongataa

    Yeah, but if it is imported into the default garmin maps then it would also benefit the users who are not aware about custom maps nor have the knowledge/interest in tinkering.

    Having a better map "out of the box" will give a better impression of the product I belive. 

  • 0 over 5 years ago in reply to Former Member

    Using custom maps isn't that hard (especially, after doing it once).

    Custom maps are really useful when you are traveling outside of the coverage of the installed maps.