Tag Archives: OpenStreetMap

OpenStreetMap for GeoCachers

Posted on April 17, 2011 by mapConsultant

A correspondent on Reddit asked if a trail map could be combined with a geocaching map. The answer is Yes, kinda. This post fills in some of the blanks. Can the beautiful trail map shown in the reddit thread be … Continue reading →

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OpenStreetMap Tutorial JOSM POI

Posted on April 17, 2011 by mapConsultant

There are several editors for contributing OpenStreetMap data. Some describe JOSM as powerful. Others describe it as opaque or User Unfriendly. The truth is that it is just selective about its friends. Let’s make friends with JOSM. JOSM Background JOSM … Continue reading →

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Add a Trail to OpenStreetMap

Posted on March 15, 2011 by mapConsultant

Let’s add a trail to OpenStreetMap. Multi-use trails add character to a neighbourhood and to a map. Here is a way to add your local trail to OpenStreetMap. This is a suitable first mapping project when you get a GPS … Continue reading →

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