- Not all water bodies are actually water bodies, they might be submerged rice farmlands or something else. Having past imagery is extremely helpful to determine that.
- There isn’t even a real consensus between provinces about the boundaries of national parks in Vietnam.
- Cemetery is all over the place on farmlands. This is because in the past Vietnamese people put their ancestor’s corpses on the farmland plot that they owned. “Real” designated cemeteries only become popular post 1975.
- Do not map the Spratly/Paracel islands; disputes there are similar to the Crimea situation in Ukraine/Russia. One time OSM got into Vietnamese newspaper for “incorrectly” showing these islands as not belonging to Vietnam.
- Highway classification (primary/secondary/tertiary) is all over the place.
- Unless if you are in Phan Thiết, you are doing something very wrong if you map large sand areas.
- Vietnam has almost no dedicated meadow fields. Only grass.
- Small deliberate plantations of trees are usually orchards because these plots are usually used for getting fruits and not the wood.
- Canals are frustratingly hard to map due to the terrible imagery. I usually only map the large ones and ignore the smaller canals that follow the land-access tracks.
- Don’t make huge farmland multipolygons. Make small ones instead.
CactiStaccingCrane's Diary | 10 (more) things I've learned from mapping Vietnam | OpenStreetMap
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OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
Making plans, so checking on the many sources for good hikes in an area. First, because it’s Six Rivers National Forest (mainly), I glance over the Forest Service topographic maps. There’s not a lot of trails showing on there in the area, but there’s three heading up to a selection of lookouts. There’s also a bunch of quarter mile spurs. Why? What sense do these make?
I check the USGS, but these are generally older and the information was supplied by the Forest Service anyway.
For the basic well known things, check AllTrails. It says you can cross country up Black Lassic. (I knew that already.) A community content tab appeared a few years back and you can find some good things here sometimes, but it’s always buried in a load of strange. There’s a bunch of strange in this area. Strange strange. Usually there’s a lot of long bike rides, but not here. Someone has apparently hiked the river underneath the reservoir. That’s fancy.
Hiking Project will often have a different set of trails. Actually, I find this a much more useable app for finding trails. Some of that is because even the free version will let you easily have the whole state downloaded. (It’s funding by outdoor venders and if they encourage you to wear out your gear, you’ll buy more gear.) Unfortunately it only has the nearby National Recreation Trail I already know about.
Geocaching can actually be a good lead on hikes. I used to live by Ojai and trails that weren’t on the map would be lined with geocaches every tenth of a mile, which made finding them easy. And you know people go there because they did and left geocaches. Logs on those are often better about telling about the trail than AllTrails reviewers. Here, you might get someone marking either a start or a destination they think is awesome. It takes more work to find these hints, but they tend to be excellent when you do. (I had a great hike in Colorado getting to a geocache specifically set at someone’s special place. I was the second signer after 7 years, so I’m disappointed with my fellow finders. It really was a special place.)
Peakbagger is another niche way to sort out some possible hikes, specifically to peaks. (And lookouts. Good for lookouts, which are generally on peaks.)
And of course you’ve got to check OpenStreetMap. People drop trails on here that are found nowhere else. Okay, sometimes it’s nonsense. So I look at this southern portion of Trinity County… and it’s a web of residential roads. Someone went through marking a few of the big routes as tertiary roads and there’s even a secondary road. Most of those are only roughly along the actual road, and it’s not just an offset problem. And there’s only a few points to represent those roads. Humboldt to the west and Tehama to the east have much better marked roads, although they too are residential streets in this area. Those counties are richer. Trinity has one incorporated area in the whole county and it’s at the other end. Their single hospital is still at 100% utilization of ICU beds because there are 0 of them. (Counties in New Mexico are screaming, “Luxury!” Counties in the east aren’t understanding why this is important since everything in the next county is so close. It’s all relative.)
Anyway, the roads are WRONG. I must FIX them. And almost 5 12 hour days (after an hour on Saturday, I went out for the regular volunteering to pull out invasive marram grass from the sand dunes, then back) of correcting and adding and sometimes even subtracting, there’s still a lot to do. Finally looking at roads, I’ve learned a lot about roads. I’ll need to rewrite the bit on them I did for my blog post trying to encourage a reader or two into editing.
Eventually I’ll have to actually sort out my plan too. It’s hot out there and only getting hotter. Plus lightning. It’s also getting closer to when the Lassics lupine will bloom. Always good to look up the designated Wilderness and other special areas. You might find something exciting that way, too. I hope I get to see the Lassics lupine blooming.
I check the USGS, but these are generally older and the information was supplied by the Forest Service anyway.
For the basic well known things, check AllTrails. It says you can cross country up Black Lassic. (I knew that already.) A community content tab appeared a few years back and you can find some good things here sometimes, but it’s always buried in a load of strange. There’s a bunch of strange in this area. Strange strange. Usually there’s a lot of long bike rides, but not here. Someone has apparently hiked the river underneath the reservoir. That’s fancy.
Hiking Project will often have a different set of trails. Actually, I find this a much more useable app for finding trails. Some of that is because even the free version will let you easily have the whole state downloaded. (It’s funding by outdoor venders and if they encourage you to wear out your gear, you’ll buy more gear.) Unfortunately it only has the nearby National Recreation Trail I already know about.
Geocaching can actually be a good lead on hikes. I used to live by Ojai and trails that weren’t on the map would be lined with geocaches every tenth of a mile, which made finding them easy. And you know people go there because they did and left geocaches. Logs on those are often better about telling about the trail than AllTrails reviewers. Here, you might get someone marking either a start or a destination they think is awesome. It takes more work to find these hints, but they tend to be excellent when you do. (I had a great hike in Colorado getting to a geocache specifically set at someone’s special place. I was the second signer after 7 years, so I’m disappointed with my fellow finders. It really was a special place.)
Peakbagger is another niche way to sort out some possible hikes, specifically to peaks. (And lookouts. Good for lookouts, which are generally on peaks.)
And of course you’ve got to check OpenStreetMap. People drop trails on here that are found nowhere else. Okay, sometimes it’s nonsense. So I look at this southern portion of Trinity County… and it’s a web of residential roads. Someone went through marking a few of the big routes as tertiary roads and there’s even a secondary road. Most of those are only roughly along the actual road, and it’s not just an offset problem. And there’s only a few points to represent those roads. Humboldt to the west and Tehama to the east have much better marked roads, although they too are residential streets in this area. Those counties are richer. Trinity has one incorporated area in the whole county and it’s at the other end. Their single hospital is still at 100% utilization of ICU beds because there are 0 of them. (Counties in New Mexico are screaming, “Luxury!” Counties in the east aren’t understanding why this is important since everything in the next county is so close. It’s all relative.)
Anyway, the roads are WRONG. I must FIX them. And almost 5 12 hour days (after an hour on Saturday, I went out for the regular volunteering to pull out invasive marram grass from the sand dunes, then back) of correcting and adding and sometimes even subtracting, there’s still a lot to do. Finally looking at roads, I’ve learned a lot about roads. I’ll need to rewrite the bit on them I did for my blog post trying to encourage a reader or two into editing.
Eventually I’ll have to actually sort out my plan too. It’s hot out there and only getting hotter. Plus lightning. It’s also getting closer to when the Lassics lupine will bloom. Always good to look up the designated Wilderness and other special areas. You might find something exciting that way, too. I hope I get to see the Lassics lupine blooming.
valhikes's Diary | southern Trinity County, California (or ways to find hiking ideas) | OpenStreetMap
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OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
A virtual discussion on the subject “Structure and Governance of a Local OSM Community” held on March 23, 2023 was the third of the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) Community Working Group Peer-to-Peer Learning Series aimed at supporting the new OSM chapters in Saint Lucia and Dominica. This session was attended by 18 members of the OSM Community from across the globe. The session was guided by some key questions on the subject; below are the major take-aways from this discussion.
The roles and responsibilities were discussed as a precursor to the discussion on the structure. It is important to identify what the community should consist of ahead of assessing how it is organized. The most common roles highlighted were mapper and trainer. However, roles such as sponsor, social media marketer, community coordinator, communications and project manager. Communications include posting on social media, blogs and even responding to questions on the forum.
An important note was that roles should be in line with the goals of the community. For example, someone was assigned in one of the communities to update the Wiki page. What is the right balance between allowing people to choose the roles and responsibilities and team leaders deciding on what roles they want in the team moving forward? It is important that the leaders identify what the goals are, then establish what roles are needed; and reach out to the community to inform them of what is needed and invite them to take on these roles. For example, the OSM Kenya representative mentioned that they utilize an Interest Form in which they collect information on what someone is interested in doing and what they already have experience in doing. In this form, volunteers also state what work stream or working group that they would like to join. Persons with experience would most likely lead the workstream; but persons without the expertise would most likely be assigned to assist in the work stream and would therefore have the opportunity to learn also.
Is your OSM community structured or informal? There are various ways to structure, it depends on the needs of the community and goals to be achieved. In the case of Haiti, there are several commissions with specific missions for example the legal commission who would be responsible for updating the statutes; project coordination team to design projects and help finding funds for projects; the communication representative is responsible for sharing information with all members and will also eventually share on social media. It is okay if persons with various skills and roles are not necessarily mappers. Their contribution to the mapping community is just as valuable. Some communities have standard formal structures and some are more informal. The discussion highlighted that structures varied widely according to the needs within that specific territory and organization. For example, in OSM Uganda, the structure includes general membership, then a Board of Governors/Directors (five member board voted by the membership), this Board then appoints the Executive Director and staff who are hired to run the activities of the organization on a daily basis. Another example is the OSM DRC, there is an administration board which manages the activities of the community, responsibilities include training, administration, external relations (connecting with other OSM communities, creating partnerships, creating other OSM communities) and communication.
An OSM community can be governed by having leaders and sub-teams that take responsibility for certain issues. Interestingly, the need for documents such as a Code of Conduct and Constitution was also highlighted.
The benefits discussed included building a network; developing skills; finding new interests, and improving maps.
While we have seen several structures/governance, it all goes back to what the goals and needs of the organization are and what works for you within your specific environment. However it is worthwhile to look at how other communities are structured with a view of learning from their experience. This will provide valuable guidance to newly emerging OSM Chapters like that in Saint Lucia and Dominica. It is interesting to note how all of these organizations have identified various ways to accomplish the common goal of mapping and building a mapping community.
What are the different roles that people can play in a local OpenStreetMap community?
The roles and responsibilities were discussed as a precursor to the discussion on the structure. It is important to identify what the community should consist of ahead of assessing how it is organized. The most common roles highlighted were mapper and trainer. However, roles such as sponsor, social media marketer, community coordinator, communications and project manager. Communications include posting on social media, blogs and even responding to questions on the forum.
An important note was that roles should be in line with the goals of the community. For example, someone was assigned in one of the communities to update the Wiki page. What is the right balance between allowing people to choose the roles and responsibilities and team leaders deciding on what roles they want in the team moving forward? It is important that the leaders identify what the goals are, then establish what roles are needed; and reach out to the community to inform them of what is needed and invite them to take on these roles. For example, the OSM Kenya representative mentioned that they utilize an Interest Form in which they collect information on what someone is interested in doing and what they already have experience in doing. In this form, volunteers also state what work stream or working group that they would like to join. Persons with experience would most likely lead the workstream; but persons without the expertise would most likely be assigned to assist in the work stream and would therefore have the opportunity to learn also.
What are the different ways that a local OpenStreetMap community can be structured?
Is your OSM community structured or informal? There are various ways to structure, it depends on the needs of the community and goals to be achieved. In the case of Haiti, there are several commissions with specific missions for example the legal commission who would be responsible for updating the statutes; project coordination team to design projects and help finding funds for projects; the communication representative is responsible for sharing information with all members and will also eventually share on social media. It is okay if persons with various skills and roles are not necessarily mappers. Their contribution to the mapping community is just as valuable. Some communities have standard formal structures and some are more informal. The discussion highlighted that structures varied widely according to the needs within that specific territory and organization. For example, in OSM Uganda, the structure includes general membership, then a Board of Governors/Directors (five member board voted by the membership), this Board then appoints the Executive Director and staff who are hired to run the activities of the organization on a daily basis. Another example is the OSM DRC, there is an administration board which manages the activities of the community, responsibilities include training, administration, external relations (connecting with other OSM communities, creating partnerships, creating other OSM communities) and communication.
What are the different ways that a local OpenStreetMap community can be governed?
An OSM community can be governed by having leaders and sub-teams that take responsibility for certain issues. Interestingly, the need for documents such as a Code of Conduct and Constitution was also highlighted.
What are the benefits of being involved in a local OpenStreetMap community?
The benefits discussed included building a network; developing skills; finding new interests, and improving maps.
Conclusion
While we have seen several structures/governance, it all goes back to what the goals and needs of the organization are and what works for you within your specific environment. However it is worthwhile to look at how other communities are structured with a view of learning from their experience. This will provide valuable guidance to newly emerging OSM Chapters like that in Saint Lucia and Dominica. It is interesting to note how all of these organizations have identified various ways to accomplish the common goal of mapping and building a mapping community.
LMResearcher's Diary | Structure and Governance of a Local OpenStreetMap Community | OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
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Smoke Shop "Smoke Experts"'s Diary | Smoke Shop "Smoke Experts" | OpenStreetMap
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OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
As it stands, I believe the need to rekindle the interest in volunteerism among members of the open mapping community is a necessary evil. This belief results from personal experience as well as other colleagues’ experiences. I joined the open mapping community through Youthmappers in 2016 and have been actively involved since then. Mapping has been fun and competitive since I joined the community. Thus, at the local chapter level, national and international levels, I have enjoyed a series of mapathons that were fun and competitive. A major event I can recall is the Malaria mapping challenge, where mappers from the University of Cape Coast were rewarded with some GPS devices at the end of the challenge to boost their mapping activities. Memories from the challenge put smiles on my face to this day. I can recall that some members of UCC Youthmappers were happy to answer a midnight call, trade sleep, and map to contribute to the malaria challenge and help the chapter compete as well.
I take a closer look at some of the local chapters in my home country these days and that zeal and interest seems to be dying off. That is a worry that needs attention, especially from the Gurus in the community. We have to encourage old members to share the positive impacts and personal experiences they have had so far with members who are losing interest to revitalize their interests.
Also, competitions should be enrolled more often and at all levels to be sure no one is left out. Finally, all members contributing every bit of data should be given some recognition so everyone feels involved. Let us keep the community running and keep the volunteering spirit moving!
I take a closer look at some of the local chapters in my home country these days and that zeal and interest seems to be dying off. That is a worry that needs attention, especially from the Gurus in the community. We have to encourage old members to share the positive impacts and personal experiences they have had so far with members who are losing interest to revitalize their interests.
Also, competitions should be enrolled more often and at all levels to be sure no one is left out. Finally, all members contributing every bit of data should be given some recognition so everyone feels involved. Let us keep the community running and keep the volunteering spirit moving!
Qwajo OSM's Diary | Keeping the Interest of Volunteerism. | OpenStreetMap
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Those before me who have mapped Lafayette have done well with regard to primary infrastructure, namely the roadways. But it seems many businesses and homes are missing. I’ve got my work cut out for me, for sure…
Jfaulk12's Diary | A Long Road Ahead... | OpenStreetMap
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OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
Hello!
I’ll be working on developing Python bindings for the OSRM project for GSoC this year.
I’m pretty excited to say the least, as mapping/navigational data is something that I find genuinely fascinating and important, but also because I’ll be able to learn about working on a project via hands-on experience - with guidance from some really nice mentors.
A little bit about me - I’m most comfortable writing C++ code, as it’s the language I have used the most by far. That said, I’m also interested in all things development related, so it’ll be a good opportunity for me to learn more about bindings and the Python side of things.
I’ll be working on developing Python bindings for the OSRM project for GSoC this year.
I’m pretty excited to say the least, as mapping/navigational data is something that I find genuinely fascinating and important, but also because I’ll be able to learn about working on a project via hands-on experience - with guidance from some really nice mentors.
A little bit about me - I’m most comfortable writing C++ code, as it’s the language I have used the most by far. That said, I’m also interested in all things development related, so it’ll be a good opportunity for me to learn more about bindings and the Python side of things.
dwc_'s Diary | GSoC 2023 - OSRM Bindings Project [Pt. 1] | OpenStreetMap
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OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
On the 1st of June, 2023, I trained about 15 newbies who just joined our local chapter on how to map using the iD editor in osm.
2nd of June, we held a coordination meeting for SOTM Nigeria.
2nd of June, we held a coordination meeting for SOTM Nigeria.
prispe's Diary | Mapathon Event. | OpenStreetMap
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OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
Empowering Farmers with Food Security and Promoting Sustainable Aquaculture: Open Mapping Hub-Asia Pacific's Mapping Mission for Hasiru Aqua
mikko_tamura's Diary | Empowering Farmers with Food Security and Promoting Sustainable Aquaculture: Open Mapping Hub-Asia Pacific's Mapping Mission for Hasiru Aqua | OpenStreetMap
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Hello everyone, myself Neelima Mohanty , currently pursuing my BTech in Computer Science and Engineering from Odisha University of Technology and Research , Bhubaneswar , Odisha , India. I am a Sophomore (2nd year) . I have been selected as an Outreachy intern at Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOTOSM) for the May to August Cohort.
Once Benjamin Franklin had said “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” Almost all the tech skills that I have learnt till date have implementations tied along with them. My internships , trainings and small projects are all evidences of the fact that I believe in a continuous and comprehensive process of learning and implementation. I applied to Outreachy on the same ray of hope that each time I make a contribution I will learn something new and implement it.
Quoting the line of Dalai Lama “A lack of transparency results in distrust and a deep sense of insecurity.” I always like the workplaces which are transparent and where the process of judgement is crystal clear . Such a place is Outreachy and also the organisation I had applied for (HOTOSM) along with my mentors Petya Kangalova and Rob Savoye. The three steps of Outreachy Open Source program – initial application , contribution period with final application and the internship period shows how Outreachy follows transparency and this really impressed me.
“Teamwork makes the dream work” said by Bang Gae. During the contribution period of Outreachy , I came across my amazing mentors Petya Kangalova and Rob Savoye who guided me along every step and are still guiding me. Talking to them I felt like if I get selected , we will form a great team together. And here I am with me dream fulfilled.
Another great reason for which I applied to Outreachy is to represent the girls in my country and the world, in this tech industry as well as open source platform.
At the end of this blog , I want to thank Outreachy for giving me this opportunity to be a part of this wonderful program and also to share my thoughts . I would also like to thank my mentors Petya Kangalova and Rob Savoye. Ofcourse my hardwork and my parents’ blessings have a great role in my achievement. That’s it friends , meet you next time with Blog 2. Till then bye 😊
My Core Values which motivated me to apply to Outreachy
* Learning and Implementation
Once Benjamin Franklin had said “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” Almost all the tech skills that I have learnt till date have implementations tied along with them. My internships , trainings and small projects are all evidences of the fact that I believe in a continuous and comprehensive process of learning and implementation. I applied to Outreachy on the same ray of hope that each time I make a contribution I will learn something new and implement it.
* Transparency
Quoting the line of Dalai Lama “A lack of transparency results in distrust and a deep sense of insecurity.” I always like the workplaces which are transparent and where the process of judgement is crystal clear . Such a place is Outreachy and also the organisation I had applied for (HOTOSM) along with my mentors Petya Kangalova and Rob Savoye. The three steps of Outreachy Open Source program – initial application , contribution period with final application and the internship period shows how Outreachy follows transparency and this really impressed me.
* Teamwork
“Teamwork makes the dream work” said by Bang Gae. During the contribution period of Outreachy , I came across my amazing mentors Petya Kangalova and Rob Savoye who guided me along every step and are still guiding me. Talking to them I felt like if I get selected , we will form a great team together. And here I am with me dream fulfilled.
Another great reason for which I applied to Outreachy is to represent the girls in my country and the world, in this tech industry as well as open source platform.
At the end of this blog , I want to thank Outreachy for giving me this opportunity to be a part of this wonderful program and also to share my thoughts . I would also like to thank my mentors Petya Kangalova and Rob Savoye. Ofcourse my hardwork and my parents’ blessings have a great role in my achievement. That’s it friends , meet you next time with Blog 2. Till then bye 😊
Neelima Mohanty's Diary | Blog 1 : My Introduction to Outreachy | OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
A famous tourist spot Husnain resort and its private road is missing on the maps which is very necessary yo be there on openstreetmap
saudkee90zz's Diary | Missing location on map | OpenStreetMap
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OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
Hej jestem Monika i poza książkami uwielbiam jazdę na rowerze :) Czytanie na łące w plenerze to sztos!
MonikaGruszko's Diary | Cześć | OpenStreetMap
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LukaszD lubi to.
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
Der Kammweg bietet sehr schöne Aussichten, ist aber auch durch eine Abfolge von Anstiegen und Gefälle charakterisiert. Durch den GPS-Track konnte die sehr pauchale Digitalisierung des Kammwegs verbessert werden.
fjbehr's Diary | Updates am Kammweg zwischen St. Peter und Roßkopf bei Freiburg | OpenStreetMap
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Grzegorz Turek