State of the Map US
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State of the Map US is the largest gathering of OpenStreetMap community members from across the country. And this year we're meeting in Madison, Wisconsin, June 11 - 13th. https://openstreetmap.us/events/state-of-the-map-us/2026/
Learn about community mapping, data sovereignty, and Indigenous toponyms on OSM in this #SOTMUS2026 talk: youtu.be/1ZRapMnRNuE?... 🦩 #communitymapping #OpenStreetMap #datasovereignty
Community mapping, data sovereignty and Indigenous toponyms on OSM ~ Emily Jacobi
In 2015 Awana Digital (previously Digital Democracy) used OSM iD Editor to create Mapeo; an offline, open-source app co-built with Indigenous communities in the Amazon. Now with CoMapeo, people…
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Wikimedia and #OpenStreetMap share similar challenges. Lane Becker and Mike Migurski of #Wikimedia share lessons they've learned and how OSM may benefit in the age of AI in this #SOTMUS talk: 🔗 youtu.be/Mr8mc5s-PUY?... 🦩
Wikimedia Enterprise - Lessons Learned ~ Lane Becker & Mike Migurski
Full title: Wikimedia Enterprise - Lessons Learned from working with large commercial reusers Over the last 6 years, The Wikimedia Foundation has developed a separate infrastructure to handle large…
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Learn everything MapLibre has been up to, from the new tile format to Martin tile server, MapLibre GL, MapLibre Native, and many other projects in this #SOTMUS2026 presentation: youtu.be/xUspPsTltoA?... 🦩
MapLibre Tiles - next generation tiles and other MapLibre news ~ Yuri Astrakhan
Learn everything MapLibre has been up to, from the new tile format to Martin tile server, MapLibre GL, MapLibre Native, and many other projects.
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Adam Cox presents "Integrating OSM User Authentication into OldInsuranceMaps.net" at #SOTMUS2026. 🔗 youtu.be/WsUSR-mxGws
At #SOTMUS2026, Dhanyasri Bolla presents a "Gap Analysis" from the perspective of a climate researcher - a prioritized wish list of features that, if mapped, would transform #OSM from a navigational tool into a critical engine for global climate adaptation. 🔗 youtu.be/ooyzka8X1F8 🦩
Dhanyasri's take on megacities climate resilience ~ Dhanyasri Bolla
As cities face increasing climate risks, researchers are racing to model resilience in megacities. While analyzing adaptation strategies across 43 megacities, this talk found that standard data often…
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OSM US Board President Matthew Whilden provides an exploration of solutions to review roadway sections left from the original TIGER imports in this #SOTMUS2026 talk: youtu.be/944wsOmp5Fo
Review of American Roadways (ROAR) ~ Matt Whilden
We have 10.5 million sections of roadway left to review from the original TIGER imports. Fortunately, we have more data sources available than ever before. What tools can we create to help…
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Clay Smalley explores the evolution of OSM tagging since its 2004 inception and the mishmash of dialects mappers use today in this #SOTMUS2026 talk: youtu.be/fOefY-6jUMw 🦩 #OpenStreetMap #StateoftheMapUS
OSM-lish: OpenStreetMap's Own English Dialect ~ Clay Smalley
While OSM may have begun as a British project, the language we tag with is anything but. Come explore the evolution of OSM tagging since its 2004 inception and the mishmash of dialects we tag with…
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Learn how Amazon generates map tiles for last-mile delivery using OSM-derived datasets and Planetiler in this #SOTMUS2026 presentation: youtu.be/N96IdetD6CE 🦩 #OpenStreetMap #maptiles
How Amazon Generates Map Tiles for Last-Mile Delivery ~ Vishal Kumar & Shaishav Maisuria
Full title: How Amazon Generates Map Tiles for Last-Mile Delivery Using OSM-Derived Datasets and Planetiler Amazon Last Mile generates 22+ custom map tile layers using OSM-derived datasets like…
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In this #SOTMUS2026 talk, learn how to use the Walksheds tool to evaluate pedestrian accessibility using #OSM data: youtu.be/PZuZEhqBsdE 🦩 #pedestrian #accessibility #OpenStreetMap
The Walksheds Tool: Evaluating Pedestrian Accessibility Using OSM Data ~ Sam Yasen
The OpenSidewalks Schema is an open pedestrian transportation network data standard for describing and sharing pedestrian network and pedestrian network-adjacent data. See how The Walksheds tool…
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In this interesting #SOTMUS presentation, Julio May shares a process for multi-criteria geospatial analysis to understand more sustainable urban #mobility: youtu.be/pqzFV2XAfoc 🦩 #OpenStreetMap #geospatialanalysis #geo #GIS #urbanplanning
Scoring the feasibility of micromobility with OSM data ~ Julio May
Springfield, IL, faces high car dependency and infrastructure gaps. This session explores using multi-criteria geospatial analysis to solve the "last-mile" problem. We'll dive into a composite…
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🚴 Learn how #OpenStreetMap data can be used to assess the bikeability of school routes in this #SOTMUS presentation: youtu.be/Bd0kfZnVYOU?... 🦩 #geospatial #biking #transportation #bikesafety
Using OSM Data to Assess the Bikeability of Schools ~ Harald Kliems, Sam Younkin, Ben Varick
Biking to school can have many health, environmental, and social benefits, but few students in the United States bike to school. In a community-engaged research partnership between UW-Madison, the…
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Learn more about the Pedestrian Working Group in this 15-minute presentation at #SOTMUS2026: 🔗 youtu.be/IkkWVjAqQR4?... 🦩 #pedestrians #pedestrianmapping #pedestriansafety #OpenStreetMap
PWG 1.0: Creating the Pedestrian Working Group Schema & Guide ~ Amy Bordenave & Jacob Hall
In this 15-minute presentation, OSM US Pedestrian Working Group participants Amy Bordenave and Jacob Hall will announce the 1.0 releases of the PWG Schema and PWG Guide, share our Working Group's…
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Learn why ground-truthing is important in this presentation by Rob Savoye at #SOTMUS2026: 🔗 youtu.be/LYNturLYIb0?... 🦩 #OpenStreetMap #groundtruthing #opendata #geo #geospatial
Why Ground-Truthing is Important ~ Rob Savoye
This is a short talk about why ground-truthing is important. Incorrect or lacking tags often leads to navigation mistakes which would be better to not experience. In addition, in many small rural…
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In this #SOTMUS presentation, Chad Blevins reflects on the journey from YouthMappers' founding to its becoming a cornerstone of the OpenStreetMap ecosystem, including impact stories, key milestones, and our future vision. 🔗 youtu.be/n3_2h3sD4nM?... 🦩 #YouthMappers #OpenStreetMap
A Decade of Mapping Impact: Celebrating 10 Years of YouthMappers ~ Chad Blevins
In 2025, YouthMappers officially celebrates 10 years of empowering the next generation of open-source cartographers. What started as a vision to connect university students with meaningful geospatial…
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At #SOTMUS2026, Steven Johnson provides an overview of the #TeenMaptivist project, which trains the next generation of #OpenStreetMap contributors. 🔗 youtu.be/Niplx02Je2w?... 🦩
TeenMaptivists: Open Mapping in High School ~ Steven Johnson
A thumbnail overview of the TeenMaptivist project: training the next generation of OpenStreetMappers.
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Learn more about mapping internet access with street-level imagery in this #SOTMUS2026 presentation by Felipe Valdez. 🔗 youtu.be/DaSYgSq4J3o?... 🦩 #Mapillary #OpenStreetMap #streetlevelimagery #opendata #geo
From Sidewalk to Signal: Mapping Internet Access with Street-Level Imagery ~ Felipe Valdez
What if communities could map their own neighborhoods and control their digital futures? Philly Community Wireless and Temple Libraries combine Mapillary street-level imagery with OpenStreetMap to…
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At #SOTMUS2026, OSM US Tech Lean, Jake Low, gives updates on what's new in our tech & tools (#MapRoulette, #OSMCha, Layercake, Tileservice, #FieldPapers, Classroom/Sandbox, OpenTrailMap/OpenWetlandsMap, etc) 🦩 🔗 youtu.be/RWkydEbg7Q8?... 🦩 #OpenStreetMap #opendata #geospatial
OSM US Tech Updates ~ Jake Low
I will give updates on what's new in our tech & tools (MapRoulette, OSMCha, Layercake, Tileservice, Field Papers, Classroom/Sandbox, OpenTrailMap/OpenWetlandsMap, etc)
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Learn about the OSM cartography landscape in this presentation at #SOTMUS2026: youtu.be/gIMXE9hHagg?... 🦩 🦩 🦩 #basemap #cartography #OpenStreetMap #OSM #StateoftheMapUS
State of the OSM cartography landscape ~ Kelsey Taylor & Alan McConchie
Creating a basemap using OSM data is easier than ever, but to design one from scratch, or to make substantial modifications to an existing basemap, requires a hodgepodge of different tools to get the…
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Kapeel Daryani presents "Cartography on Autopilot: Turning GTFS and OSM into Beautiful Maps" at #SOTMUS2026. Watch here: youtu.be/1ACuR7uTnbU?... 🦩 🦩 🦩 #cartography #OpenStreetMap #StateoftheMapUS
Cartography on Autopilot: Turning GTFS and OSM into Beautiful Maps ~ Kapeel Daryani
MTC is creating an automated map production system that blends OSM with GTFS data and uses QGIS plugins to produce uniform, print ready transit maps. The workflow processes stops and routes from…
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Take a visual tour of Madison through the lens of OpenStreetMap with Stephen Kennedy in this talk: youtu.be/JoyHqTdWBWk?... 🦩 🦩 🦩 #SOTMUS2026 #StateoftheMapUS #OpenStreetMap #MadisonWI
Madison in 50 Maps: A Cartographic Tour through OSM ~ Stephen Kennedy
Take a visual tour of Madison through the lens of OpenStreetMap! Based on the #30DayMapChallenge and a forthcoming book, this session highlights several maps of our host city, discussing at least 3…
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The OSM US team gives an update and overview of the organization at #SOTMUS2026: 🔗 youtu.be/-gCD4TFaFLw?... 🦩 🦩 🦩 #OpenStreetMap #OSM #StateoftheMapUS
An Update from your Hosts, OpenStreetMap US
What's cooking at OpenStreetMap US? Find out the latest happenings from the OSM US Staff - from program updates to tech and tools!
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State Cartographer of Wisconsin, Howard Veregin, offers a fascinating overview of Wisconsin places by name in this #SOTMUS2026 presentation: youtu.be/hhUndIlBZL8?... 🦩 🦩 🦩 #OpenStreetMap #OSM #StateoftheMapUS #SOTMUS
Welcome to Wisconsin ~ Howard Veregin
Kick off your State of the Map US with welcoming remarks from the State Cartographer of Wisconsin, Howard Veregin.
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Thank you to all who contributed to the success of #StateoftheMapUS2026, including speakers, sponsors, volunteers, and all attendees in Madison. For the annual recap blog post, we offer a fun Q&A to answer any lingering post-conference questions: openstreetmap.us/news/2026/07...
Reminiscing on State of the Map US 2026
State of the Map US made its way back to the midwest after seven years, so you betcha we had a great time in Madison! Over three days, 200 fellow mappers and OSM enthusiasts learned from each other…
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The OSM US team proudly shared the 2025 Annual Report at #SOTMUS2026. Thanks to everyone who helped us thrive in 2025! 👉 openstreetmap.us/download/Ope... #nonprofit #openstreetmap #opendata #gratitude #geospatial
🦩 #StateoftheMapUS2026 is only a few weeks away! There's still time to meet us in Madison: openstreetmap.us/events/state... #OpenStreetMap #OSM #CityofMadison #MadisonLocal #MadisonWI #MadisonWisconsin #VisitMadison #MadisonLife #opendata #maps #cartography #GIS
On Friday morning at #SOTMUS2026, join Shaundrea Kenyon as she leads participants through an #OSM Mapathon. Mappers will focus on real gaps, real issues, and real improvements — together. Check out the entire schedule: openstreetmap.us/events/state...
Catch up on all things OSM US in our May newsletter: 🌸 SotM US Narrative Maps Competition 🌸 OpenWetlandsMap 🌸 Yesterdays, a new Charter Project 🌸 State of the Map US 🔗 openstreetmap.app.neoncrm.com/np/viewEmail... #OpenStreetMap #OSM
We are excited about the #SOTMUS keynote presentation by Gareth Baldrica-Franklin, who will share Mapping Teejop, a digital mapping project centering Indigenous history and presence in Madison. 🔗 openstreetmap.us/events/state...
#SOTMUS2026 is right around the corner! Howard Veregin, PhD, GISP, CPM, and Wisconsin State Cartographer, will open Friday’s program. 👀 the entire program: openstreetmap.us/events/state...
In this #SOTMUS workshop, "Your own map service with MapLibre, #OSM data, Planetiler," Yuri Astrakhan will demonstrate how to generate base map tiles from OSM data using Planetiler, set up Martin tile server, and use MapLibre GL JS to show the map. 🔗 openstreetmap.us/events/state...
