Lowrance electronic 5150C User Manual

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Background map vs. MapCreate map content
The special built-in Lowrance background map contains basic world-

wide coverage of major inland lakes, rivers, streams and coastal wa-

ters, plus key cities, highways, and more.
MapCreate custom maps include massive amounts of information not

found in the background map. MapCreate maps contain the searchable

Points of Interest database, all the minor roads and streets, all the

landmark features (such as summits, schools, radio towers, etc.); more

rivers, streams, smaller lakes and ponds and their names.
What is more important is the large scale map detail that allows your

GPS unit to show a higher level of position accuracy. For example, the

background map would show you the general outline and approximate

shape of a coastline or water body, but the higher detail in MapCreate

shows the shoreline completely and accurately (finer detail). Many

smaller islands would not be included in the background map, but are

included in MapCreate.

NOTE:

Available through LEI Extras − look inside back cover for accessory
ordering information − FreedomMaps(TM) are pre-made maps that

contain all of the same information available in a custom MapCre-

ate map, without any of the work of preparation. FreedomMaps are

available for Europe and North America. Each chart is preloaded

on a plug and play digital memory card that you just install in your

GPS unit.