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Before Garmin BaseCamp and before modern smartphone apps like Explore, there was MapSource . While officially discontinued, this lightweight, intuitive software remains a cult favorite among long-time Garmin GPS users. If you need to manage waypoints, tracks, or routes without the bloat of modern software, here is everything you need to know about getting MapSource for free. Is MapSource Really Free? Yes. Garmin no longer sells MapSource. It has been replaced by BaseCamp (free) and Express (free). Consequently, Garmin provides MapSource as a free download for legacy support.