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Baja GPS Maps...

Cameron - 4-9-2007 at 01:12 PM

Has anybody here tried the "Baja Expeditioner GPS Maps"?
I recently ran into a deal I couldn't pass up on a Garmin Etrex Legend GPS unit, and while looking for a Baja "basemap" for the Garmin units, I came across this:

http://www.mexicomaps.com/baja_peninsula.lasso?itemid=3352&a...

Has anyone here had any experience (positive or otherwise) with this product? Anybody got any suggestions for another Garmin-compatible "base map" set/s for Baja in particular?

Thanks for your opinions/advice!.. Cameron

Taco de Baja - 4-9-2007 at 01:27 PM

I really like it. Detail in flat areas is lacking, but in hilly areas it is nice. Plus it has many of dirt road mapped, even in 'remote' areas.

One issue I have with it is, I have to turn off the Baja Expeditioner maps if I am in California and within 30 or so miles from the border, as the Baja Expeditioner maps will override the USA topo maps that I also have loaded....and there is no topo or other map detail on the USA side of the Baja Expeditioner maps.

There are no other topo maps of Baja you can put into the Garmins, that I know of.

Search for “Baja Expeditioner” in the nomad forums. There are several discussions in it.

ursidae69 - 4-9-2007 at 02:37 PM

I use these maps in my GPS. You find errors here and there, but it sure is nice to have. There should be other threads about it here on Nomad.

David K - 4-9-2007 at 04:05 PM

I have seen them on Neal John's GPS... YOU WILL LIKE THEM!

bajalou - 4-9-2007 at 04:41 PM

Great for Baja back roads. Mmmmm is that why I don't have any maps showing when I'm in El Centro.

Neal Johns - 4-9-2007 at 05:35 PM

Yep, it's a winner. Just upgraded to the 2007 version ($30 upgrade).

David K - 4-9-2007 at 07:57 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Neal Johns
Yep, it's a winner. Just upgraded to the 2007 version ($30 upgrade).


Neal, how about a link to the newest version?

Pescador - 4-10-2007 at 07:36 AM

It is interesting that these maps are reported as being very accurate and a great plug in for land based GPS. The marine maps for the Sea of Cortez are the absolute pits and are up to 3.5 miles off. Hopefully one of these days they will upgrade the maps so that those who are floating around can find out where in the heck we are.

Baja GPS Maps...

Cameron - 4-10-2007 at 10:56 AM

Thanks for all the replies! Looks like I've got some shopping to do before I head back down south...
Suerte! Cameron

Hook - 4-10-2007 at 02:11 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by bajalou
Great for Baja back roads. Mmmmm is that why I don't have any maps showing when I'm in El Centro.


Lou, do you have City Navigator 8 and the US Topo series?

I have both in my 60csx but it does not display both at the same time. I have to turn one or the other off. I imagine the clutter could become an issue with both on but I just want to make sure I aint doing something wrong.

e-bay

bajaguy - 4-10-2007 at 02:21 PM

there is a Baja topo map listed for garmin GPS products. Made by BajaGPSmaps. listed for $49.00. Look up "baja topo maps" on e-bay.

wsdunc - 4-10-2007 at 02:34 PM

I am currently setting up a laptop with multiple GPS programs (currently for So Cal, but someday BCS?). They also would only run one at a time, as they each wanted to use the serial port to access the GPS receiver. Franson makes a program called GPSGATE which creates virtual ports, and allows all the programs to run concurrently so you can switch between them easily (keeping the unwanted ones running but minimized). It seems to work well.

Taco de Baja - 4-10-2007 at 02:51 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by bajaguy
there is a Baja topo map listed for Garmin GPS products. Made by BajaGPSmaps. listed for $49.00. Look up "baja topo maps" on e-bay.


Looks like the same guy who was selling under the name "CustomGPSmaps LLC" a few months ago. Looks like a pirate of LBMaps.....I'd stay away from him. No support, and probably stealing from Larry.

http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=21215#pid188927

Thanks

bajaguy - 4-10-2007 at 03:26 PM

for the heads-up Taco

Neal Johns - 4-10-2007 at 06:49 PM

Where to buy the Garmin (or Lowrance) Baja Topo 2007 map
http://bicimapas.com.mx/baja_gps_map.htm

bajalou - 4-10-2007 at 07:05 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Hook

Lou, do you have City Navigator 8 and the US Topo series?

I have both in my 60csx but it does not display both at the same time. I have to turn one or the other off. I imagine the clutter could become an issue with both on but I just want to make sure I aint doing something wrong.


I leave them both on - the zoom level really effects what shows on the screen - haven't had problems myself. I mostly use it in rural areas - not in cities much.

bufeo - 4-10-2007 at 07:18 PM

This is good stuff. I just ordered a Lowrance 540C today. It's supposed to come with some good maps, but I know that I'll want to "upgrade or improve". Yes????:rolleyes:

bajalou - 4-10-2007 at 07:21 PM

Understand LB Maps now has them for the Lowrance (at least some models)

Smoke - 4-11-2007 at 08:22 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Taco de Baja
I really like it. Detail in flat areas is lacking, but in hilly areas it is nice. Plus it has many of dirt road mapped, even in 'remote' areas.

One issue I have with it is, I have to turn off the Baja Expeditioner maps if I am in California and within 30 or so miles from the border, as the Baja Expeditioner maps will override the USA topo maps that I also have loaded....and there is no topo or other map detail on the USA side of the Baja Expeditioner maps.

There are no other topo maps of Baja you can put into the Garmins, that I know of.

Search for “Baja Expeditioner” in the nomad forums. There are several discussions in it.

Smoke - 4-11-2007 at 08:27 PM

I contacted mexico maps from your post. The owner was very accommodating and helpfull. Thanks for the post. We are traveling to Los Barriles in may and the maps will be very helpfull. FYI I am using a Garmin 76cs.

Neal Johns - 4-12-2007 at 07:59 AM

The man behind the Baja Expeditioner map is Alberto Najera, email at anajera@bicimapas.com.mx and he is, indeed, very helpful.

You can help him by sending him your GPS Baja track of roads not on his map with a description of what road it is so he can incorporate it into new revisions. Include the Datum your GPS is set to.