Maps for Garmin based on OpenStreetMap
Maps with Digital Elevation Model (DEM)
Information: a Digital Elevation Model is a file which contains information about land height in each point of the map. Garmin maps format can include a DEM, so that a hill shading like in the image below can be shown.
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It is also possible with a DEM to see maps in 3D on BaseCamp and devices with such option (Oregon 600 for example).
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Additionally, maps with DEM are able to calculate vertical profil of routes created in a computer or in a GPS device (if the model has such capability).
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