OLATHE, Kan./Oct. 1, 2024 – Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced additions and updates to its premium mapping solution, Outdoor Maps+. Available worldwide through a single, annual purchase, Outdoor Maps+ gives users enhanced mapping content to get even more from their compatible Garmin smartwatch or handheld device1.
Some notable additions to Outdoor Maps+ for customers in the U.S. include:
- Heritage Points: See castles, forts, lighthouses, religious sites and other historic points of interest around the world overlaid on a map.
- Campgrounds: Find a spot to spend the night and know which amenities are provided for the U.S. and Canada.
- DeLorme Atlas & Gazetteer Points: Locate U.S. points of interest, such as unique natural features like mountains and waterfalls, available outdoor recreational activities, family-friendly attractions, recreational areas such as state/national parks/forests and places to fish or hunt.
- USFS Points: View United States Forest Service locations for camping, hiking, picnicking, outdoor learning, nature viewing, fishing and more.
- LTE Voice Coverage: See if voice coverage is available with a map layer showing LTE coverage for Verizon, AT&T, UScellular and T-Mobile wireless carriers2 throughout the U.S.
- Buildings: Determine your location or get help with route planning with a map layer showing 2D building footprints. Expanded to include all areas of the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.
This update also extends existing Outdoor Maps+ content to European countries, including:
- Raster Maps: Get highly detailed raster maps that display trailheads and trails, camping areas, points of interest, water sources and more. Data from leading providers in France and Switzerland as well as the U.S. and Canada.
- Expanded Relief Shading: Enjoy improved mapping detail with shading that helps visually depict elevation changes and terrain features. Coverage expanded to include more European countries.
Outdoor Maps+ is currently available for download for an annual price of $49.99. Existing customers can update their device by enabling automatic updates and syncing with the Garmin Connect app, or by using Garmin Express. Visit our website to learn more about Outdoor Maps+ features and compatible devices.
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1Reliance on this information is at your own risk. Always defer to official sources and posted signage and remain aware of your surroundings as this information may not be up-to-date.
2Always defer to official sources, as this information may not be up-to-date. This information is not available for every LTE service provider or every geographic area.
