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OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.

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  • Waterway Map
    You can go to https://openstreetmap.org/ , zoom in and enable the map data layer. From there history is accessible. - Source: Hacker News / 2 months ago
  • Bike rack capacity
    Hi! I am working on a project mapping bike racks around my city on OpenStreetMap. One of the attributes that I tag is the rack's capacity, but I haven't come to a conclusion about the capacity of these wave-shaped racks:. Source: 5 months ago
  • Get full name of a admin unit in a admin unit hierarchy like Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, United States of America
    I need the bounding boxes of all adminstrative units in a specific region from the largest (e.g. The state) to the smallest (whatever this is called) including the full name of the district. What I mean by that is what is displayed on openstreetmap.org when I search for e.g. Brooklyn: it will be displayed in the search results as "Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, United States of America" – the names joined from... Source: 5 months ago
  • Protomaps – A free and open source map of the world
    It's OpenStreetMap (ODbL) and Natural Earth (public domain) currently * http://openstreetmap.org * http://naturalearthdata.com. - Source: Hacker News / 5 months ago
  • Coffee Decor Pikmin
    Pikmin Bloom sources Decor locations from OpenStreetMap, it’s not always 100%, but it’s close enough. Source: 5 months ago
  • Pittsburgh busways
    On which map? Yes, I know you probably mean the default on openstreetmap.org, but it's important to specify, because that's just a single output on a single website. Source: 9 months ago
  • AEO not removing comments anymore?
    If you need maps you'd better use openstreetmap.org. They only want a copyright notice if you use screenshots. Source: 9 months ago
  • Tesla Directions Wrong, Google Map right. How do I fix tesla navigation?
    Check that it is correct on openstreetmap.org. It is known that Tesla uses Google Maps, and openstreetmap as sources for its navigation, and those are the only two sources you can do anything about. You can edit openstreetmap yourself, and you can suggest an edit to Google maps to fix problems. Source: 9 months ago
  • Tool I created for generating annual suncharts for anywhere on Earth taking building and terrain shadows into account - shademap.app/sunchart
    You can find your home and check it's height on openstreetmap.org then update create an account and update the data. I've actually never done this. Source: 10 months ago
  • How to change map langage/alphabet?
    Maybe its a bug? Have you checked openstreetmap.org? You can query features of e.g. The street you are looking at. You should have have something like name:en additional to name=whatever. Could also be ref=. Source: 10 months ago
  • How easy is it to live car free in Marburg?
    On CyclOSM via openstreetmap.org you can always check the biking infrastructure for any place. It is open source and community-based, so maybe some changes will not be updated in real time but still very reliable in Germany. For Marburg: Https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=14/50.8024/8.7688&layers=Y. Source: 10 months ago
  • Reddit Alternative for /r/flashlight
    Organic Maps - maps app using Open Street Map, fully functional without an internet connection with turn-by-turn navigation (including biking, walking, and public transit). Source: 10 months ago
  • Are there any good digital atlases?
    I think what you're looking for is different renderings of OpenStreetMap. Source: 10 months ago
  • How can I create a osm url with gps point included to share?
    Your question isn't very clearly worded, but I think what you want is the "share" button on the openstreetmap.org website and then checking the "include marker" checkbox? Source: 10 months ago
  • Extracting addresses from OpenStreetMaps
    This project is born in order to provide quality addresses with worldwide coverage under an open license, by directly extracting addresses from the raw data dumps of OpenStreetMap. - Source: dev.to / 10 months ago
  • Some mapping work I've done in OpenStreetMap over the last 2 years
    You are looking at screenshots of https://openstreetmap.org. The map includes details like roads, landcover, buildings, and waterways. Source: 11 months ago
  • Parking lots along a Stroad in Orem, Utah. About 15% of the land use in the outlined area is parking.
    Not to be negative, but if the people that built these maps could do their mapping on, or upload their mapping to, openstreetmap.org, then this data could be preserved and made available for others to use and add to dynamically rather than as a static image. Source: 12 months ago
  • Topographic map making
    If you just want a map of paths have a look at openstreetmap.org you may find someone has already mapped them. If not they have a lot of tools to help you add them to a map that everyone can benefit from. Source: 12 months ago
  • OpenRailwayMap won't update
    Unless it is the standard layer on openstreetmap.org, don't expect your edits to show up quickly. Depending on the service, it can be days, weeks, months, until you see your changes reflect in different maps and different services. Source: about 1 year ago
  • Navigation app that isn't a subscription
    OsmAnd is based on the same data (OpenStreetMap) like MAPS.me but has way more features and can be customized to the max. The data can be downloaded and is then offline available. However, I don't know if the elevation data is for free. Source: about 1 year ago
  • osm file onto basecamp
    I downloaded the section I wanted as a map on my device from openstreetmap.org. The downloaded file was map.osm (7.5 MB). Source: about 1 year ago

External sources with reviews and comparisons of OpenStreetMap

7 Alternatives to Google Maps for Navigation
OpenStreetMap (OSM) is a free, open-source, community-driven mapping and navigation app. OSM was created in 2005. It has grown to include a global mapping community with activists and thousands of volunteers.
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OpenStreetMap offers a free, open-source map of the world with which you can access information about businesses, transport and points of interest. Planet OSM is a feature of OpenStreetMap that lets you extract millions of points of interest for free.
Top 15 Google Maps Alternatives (2024 Edition)
Maps.me is an open-source mobile-only service and an excellent alternative to Google Maps. It uses the OpenStreetMap database and helps you download maps to use them offline. Therefore, you can save a lot on your mobile data if you use this service.
9 Google Maps Alternatives to Use in 2022
OpenStreetMap is a simple web mapping tool stuffed with all the features you would expect with any web mapping service. The vivid maps explain different layers, help in accurate route planning, and provide cycling and walking routes.
Top 5 Open-Source Google Maps Alternatives in 2022
Last but not least, Qwant Map is one of those Google Maps alternatives that is open source and free. Just like Google Maps, this interactive maps software offers rich search capabilities. In addition, you can search for places such as restaurants, hotels, markets, and more. Moreover, it lets you search for nearby places by tracking your location. Qwant Map is based on OpenStreetMap and offers GPS tracking.
Farewell, Google Maps
Some options we could reject quickly for various reasons. OpenStreetMap is not supposed to be directly used by commercial sites. Apple Maps, even though we wouldn't mind having Apple logo on our site somewhere, was just released as beta and requires Apple developer account to test properly.
16 Better Google Maps Alternatives Free to Use
OsmAnd is a free mapping and navigation app that picks up the high-quality global data from the OpenStreetMap and includes in its own database making it a worthy alternative to Google Maps. Now that you have access to the worldwide data for free through the OsmAnd features and interface, it will furnish you with turn-by-turn navigation for driving, cycling or walking along with points of interests data via Wikipedia.
6 Google Maps Alternatives and Why They Matter
OpenStreetMap may not have the fancy features of other apps, but its concept and ease-of-use are its highlights. And if you want a mobile app that works with the data from the organization, OsmAnd is a good option OsmAnd: Offline Maps & Navigation With OpenStreetMap Data OsmAnd: Offline Maps & Navigation With OpenStreetMap Data You don't need to buy a GPS or mobile data to get reliable navigation. Offline maps is...
8 Best Alternative to Google Maps – Classic old Map
5.) MapQuest Map: MapQuest is owned by an American based Company AOL. It is using OpenStreetMap project for displaying the data providing services like information to some extent of street level detail as well as dirving direction to some countries, rela time traffic estimation etc. With Web, they also provides mobile app for android and iOS. Customizable GasPrice page feature is a new feature where users can type...

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