In this video I look at how the Garmin GPSmap 66 series can handle turn-by-turn navigation. Technically, all recent Garmin handhelds can perform turn-by-turn navigation (similar to directions on Google Maps). You only need map products that are routable.

When it comes to handhelds, which are typically preloaded with topo maps, the preloaded maps are not routable. So the only navigation you can do is from point A to B, in a straight line or as the crow flies.

I'll look at the GPSMAP 66 standard maps (preloaded), third-party mapping products, and Birdseye map layers and how to switch between the layers.

PRELOADED MAPS
1. Basic Map – This is the least detailed map, mostly country and state overviews with major highways. Cannot perform routable navigation

2. Topo V2 – this is an older mapping product that provides POIs but is not routable.

THIRD PARTY CARDS
3. Backroad Map Books – I purchased a map product through a third party that is routable. Routing is enabled.

4. BIRDSEYE – these are the optional satellite images that you can download directly to the device. These are just image layers that you can stack on top of the preloaded map or the third-party map. It is not routable, although with a routable map you can view the route.

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