Thanks for the info, Loren. I think it's good to know the limitations
of the tools we use. I'm also in less of a hurry to update the map on
my Garmin Nuvi 350 (which both the wife and I love, btw).

If I do update, however, I don't think I'd be terribly upset. For one,
I find the GPS most handy when navigating strange cities, where
streets don't always take you in the direction you really want to go.
I rely on it far less on the back roads. More than that, however, I
don't rely solely upon my GPS. It is but one tool in my navigational
toolbox.  That's why you'll still find me toting around paper maps and
gazetteers when I take any journey. I marvel at the technology, but I
grew up with maps, and for some things, they just can't be beat.

Personally, I actually like it when I find things NOT on the GPS.
There be dragons, it is said, and I enjoy the discovery. And
truthfully, if your favorite swimming hole is no longer on the grid,
I'd consider that a good thing.  The roads are crowded enough as it is.

Jarrett
'89 Westy, Oly

On Apr 24, 2009, at 11:25 AM, Loren Busch wrote:

> If you are using a Garmin GPS unit in your Vanagon or Vanagon Westy
> you
> might find this info of use.  The current map update for North
> America, NT
> 2009.11, drops/deletes many, many small towns (and I don't know what
> other
> data, some side roads too that I have found) from the database.