Chart Symbols - Garmin GPSMAP 6008 Owner's Manual

Chart Symbols

BlueChart g2 and BlueChart g2 Vision charts use graphic symbols to denote map features, which follow the
standards for US and international charts. Some common symbols you might see include, but are not limited
to, those shown below.
Icon Description
Current station
Information
Other features common to most charts include depth contour lines (with deep water represented in white),
intertidal zones, spot soundings (as depicted on the original paper chart), navigational aids and symbols, and
obstructions and cable areas.
Navigating to a Point on a Chart
The Auto Guidance feature of the Bluechart g2 Vision data card is based on electronic chart information. That
data does not assure obstacle and bottom clearance. Carefully compare the course to all visual sightings and
avoid any land, shallow water, or other obstacles that may be in your path.
When using Go To, a direct course and a corrected course may pass over land or shallow water. Use visual
sightings and steer to avoid land, shallow water, and other dangerous objects.
Note: The Fishing chart is available with a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision data card.
1. From the Home screen, select Charts.
Navigation Chart
2. Select
3. Select where you want to go:
• For the GPSMAP 6000 series, use the Rocker to select the location using the cursor (
• For the GPSMAP 7000 series, touch the navigation chart to select the location using the cursor (
4. Select Navigate to.
5. Complete an action:
• Select Go to to navigate directly to the location.
• Select Route to
Guide to
• Select
6. Review the course indicated by the magenta line.
Note: When using Auto Guidance, a gray line within any part of the magenta line indicates that Auto
Guidance cannot calculate part of the Auto Guidance line. This is due to the minimum safe water depth and
the minimum safe obstacle height settings
7. Follow the magenta line, steering to avoid land, shallow water, and other obstacles.
GPSMAP 6000/7000 Series Owner's Manual
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Fishing Chart.
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to create a route to the location, including turns.
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Description
Marine services
Tide station
CAUTION
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Charts and 3D Chart Views
Icon Description
Overhead photo
available
Perspective photo
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