Typically includes detailed street-level maps for Western Europe and many Eastern European countries, featuring over 10.8 million kilometers of roads and millions of points of interest (POIs). Common Uses and Installation
This specific file format is primarily intended for use on a computer rather than directly on a GPS unit: City_Navigator_Europe_NTU_2023_20.gmap.rar
Once extracted, the .gmap folder is placed in specific directories (e.g., C:\ProgramData\Garmin\Maps on Windows or the Resources folder within the BaseCamp app on Mac) to allow users to view detailed maps on a larger screen. Older devices may require the "NT" (non-Unicode) version
NTU maps are designed for newer Garmin models (typically those released after 2011, such as the DriveSmart, Zūmo, or Montana series). Older devices may require the "NT" (non-Unicode) version due to hardware limitations. Help with installing custom maps in Basecamp. The "U" signifies Unicode support, which allows the
.gmap is a specialized folder format used by Garmin's desktop software, such as BaseCamp and MapInstall , for route planning and transferring maps to devices.
The "U" signifies Unicode support, which allows the device to display extended language characters (such as Cyrillic or Greek) correctly.
Using Garmin MapInstall , users can select specific regions from this map to "send" to their compatible Garmin devices.