Overview

The Garmin 010-C1173-00 is a Standard Mapping Professional preloaded microSD/SD chart card focused on Louisiana West coastal waters. It adds a sectioned coastal aerial overlay with high-resolution imagery, plus local names for waterways and land features so it is easier to confirm where you are when everything looks the same in the marsh.

It also calls out working and regulatory boundaries that matter in this region, including Wildlife Management Areas and offshore lease areas. Oyster lease areas are outlined in white, artificial reefs are identified with a white dot, and state and federal offshore boundaries are shown so crossings are clear on the plotter.

Key features

• Preloaded microSD/SD chart card covering Louisiana West coastal waters
• Sectioned coastal aerial overlay with high-resolution imagery for shoreline and marsh reference
• Local names for waterways and land features to help with waypoint and landmark identification
• Wildlife Management Areas and offshore lease areas outlined for quick boundary checks
• Oyster lease areas outlined in white
• Artificial reefs identified with a white dot
• State and federal offshore boundaries shown to make crossings easy to spot

Compatibility and fit

This chart card is meant for compatible Garmin chartplotters that read mapping from a microSD or SD card slot. The card needs to remain inserted while you are using the charts, so plan the mounting location and access accordingly if your plotter is installed in a tight dash.

Installation and setup

Insert the card into the chart card slot, then power up the chartplotter and select the chart source as needed. If your display supports overlay views and chart layers, use those options to switch between chart information and aerial imagery depending on conditions and how busy the screen is.

Use cases on board

This is a good match for anglers, guides, and working crews who run the Louisiana coast and want clearer shoreline reference with region-specific boundary context on the plotter. It is also useful for coastal cruising when you are threading through bayous, cuts, and nearshore approaches where visual confirmation matters.

Maintenance and care

Keep the card dry and clean, and store it in its case when it is not in the plotter. If the card lives in the unit full time, make sure the card door is fully closed to reduce salt spray intrusion at the helm.