Free United States Maps for Garmin nuvi, Garmin Drive, Garmin DriveSmart
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1 Map data is OpenStreetMap based, map accuracy not guaranteed, may contain errors, use at your own risk.
Pick the screen size that works best for you, or see them all.
Remember that for most models, you will need a compatible memory card to fit the map data.
Need a mount? These Garmin mounts will work.
Looking for a deal? See the bargain bin for used Garmin models for $35 or less with free shipping. Note: You may need to buy a mount, memory card and/or charge cord separately, depending on listing.
Garmin nuvi 200 series with GRAY STICKER serial number
This is for nuvi 200, 205, 250, 255, 260, 265, 275, 270 and 285.
Older 200 series models have a GRAY STICKER on the bottom. If it does, the software version needs to be at 4.10 to use sat103 maps. You can see which software version you have on your 200 series nuvi from Where To? > wrench icon > Settings > System > About. This video will give you an example of the update process on a gray sticker model. WHITE STICKER serial number models are newer and should not require a software update, although it is recommended you do so through Garmin Express. Software updates can be applied through Garmin Express even if your 200 series model is not eligible for a Garmin-issued map update.
Garmin nuvi 1300 and 1400 series models
This is for nuvi 1300, 1350, 1390, 1450, 1490 and possibly 1690.
Requires map data to be put into folder called MAP on memory card. All others require map data to be put into folder called GARMIN on memory card. You create the folder yourself on the memory card and copy the map data there from the download listed above. The files you will be copying from the map download above are GMAPSUPP.IMG and GMAPSUP1.IMG.
The best place to start is with a basic no-frills 5 inch model that will get the job done and is EASY-TO-USE. I recommend the Garmin nuvi 52 (on eBay) or Garmin nuvi 54 (on eBay). It does not matter which one you get as both look and work exactly the same. You will need to buy a compatible memory card (on eBay) to fit the map data on it. If you have a USB port in your car, you can use a generic power-only USB cable (on eBay) to power it. Otherwise, seek out a nuvi 52 or 54 that comes with a supplied car charger.
If you need the longest battery life possible from your Garmin device, use a USB power bank (on eBay). Go to this video I made to see personal testing I did so you can get an idea of how long the power bank battery will last.
StreetPilot models are incapable of fitting all the sat103 data, and there is no way to upgrade them to do so.
While true nuvi 300 and 600 models can support a 32GB memory card, the system of the 300/600 only allows for 1 additional map data file that cannot exceed 2GB in file size. Maps from sat103 exceed this size and are 2 files, so they cannot be used on a 300/600 nuvi model.
2 Last updated 2025-Feb-14, accuracy not guaranteed, may contain errors, use at your own risk.
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