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PCC322 · Geocacher Joined: 18 Oct 2009 Posts: 119

Ok. With Pearhead's guidance, I've created the GPX that we need for our next MMCC.

I have been able to place the list into Google Earth, but visibility is kinda poor, and especially the streets don't show well.

Can GSAK or another program display our GPX on a road map like Google Maps?

PCC322 · Geocacher Joined: 18 Oct 2009 Posts: 119

Hey: I found this tool. Works nice, and you can print legible maps from it.
http://www.gpsvisualizer.com/

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Arcticabn · Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 6:27 pm Post subject:

Assuming you got maps with your GPS you should also be able to import the GPX file onto the map on your PC. With Garmin MapSource you can either download the waypoints from your GPS or upload a GPX file. If you have MS Streets and Trips you can export from GSAK in .csv format and import into the application.
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PCC322 · Geocacher Joined: 18 Oct 2009 Posts: 119

Thanks to Arcticabn, here's something more I need to learn about.

I've never used Mapsource.

KRedEP · Geocacher Joined: 03 Aug 2007 Posts: 713

Jim, If you already have the GPX from GSAK, just use a GSAK macro to create the map too. I use either:
myGMEv3.gsk, or
Google_Map_V3.gsk

Look for these here:
http://gsak.net/board/MacroIndex.php

For myGMEv3.gsk, be sure when you run this to set the Saved Filters. I use "Current GSAK Grid". Let me know if you have questions.

bflentje · Geocacher Joined: 29 May 2006 Posts: 3655

Moe the Sleaze · Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 6:48 am Post subject:

There's also Garmin BaseCamp which is a free download and has both Mac and Windows versions. The interface is kind of funky but I like it because you can load KMZ formatted trail maps.
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PCC322 · Geocacher Joined: 18 Oct 2009 Posts: 119

timewellspent · Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 9:33 pm Post subject:

I use the file export in GSAK and then select MapSource File. Assuming you have MapSource on you computer when you do this it automatically opens the program with your map displayed and then you can set the level of detail you want as far as roads, zoom level etc.

KRedEP · Geocacher Joined: 03 Aug 2007 Posts: 713