Cranfield University: UK’s national soil database goes open access. “In collaboration with Defra, Cranfield’s Land Information System (LandISPortal) – which includes the National Soil Map of England and Wales (NATMAP) – is now on a new platform and open access, free and available for everyone to use. The initiative delivers the commitment in the government’s Land Use Framework to make this […]

For my open/community mapping related academics: The call for academic abstracts for the Latin American edition of State of the Map (Oct 27-29 in CDMX) is open until June 1st and accepts submissions in ES/PT/EN.

More details here: https://pretalx.cienciaenmexico.com/sotmlatam2026/cfp

#OpenStreetMap #citizenscience #mapping

GeoJSON

https://geojson.org/

#HackerNews #GeoJSON #open-source #mapping #geospatial #data #webdevelopment

Do thematic historical maps based on OpenStreetMap exist that can be explored with GPS?

For example: maps of Holocaust sites, colonial history, etc.

I'd be especially interested in projects that work well on mobile/offline while walking around cities.

#openstreetmaps #openstreetmap #osm #thematicmaps #ThematicMapping #maps #HistoricalMaps #mapping

EPA: EPA Launches Transparent, Interactive Permitting Map. “Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is launching the EPA Permitting Authority Map. The interactive map—accessible via EPA’s website—identifies which regulatory agencies have the authority to issue permits covering all of EPA’s permitting programs and environmental statutes.”

#osm #openstreetmap #mapping #Madurai
#event #osm
OSM Madurai Armchair mapping party is this Saturday, in Madurai Startup Spaces

🗓 Date: 09th May 2026 (Saturday)
🕖 Time: 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
📌 Meeting Point: Mudarai Startup Spaces, Madurai

💻 Bring your laptop

This is an Armchair mapping party hence an indoor event. No prior mapping or OSM experience needed, all are welcome to join!
RSVP, contact and more details on OSM Calendar: https://osmcal.org/event/4767/

Library of Congress: Travel America: Mapping the Highsmith Photograph Archive. “A new interactive web map is opening the door to fascinating travels across America with the Carol M. Highsmith Archive. After driving along America’s highways and byways for some 50 years, Carol has reached her goal of documenting each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. More than 70,000 […]

In 1 week, #EsriDevs webinar, What's New: #Esri #Developer Experience (May 2026) https://tinyurl.com/y8dc4nxx

#geodev #esridev #location #platform #GIS #arcgis #MapLibre #mapping @esridevs @esridevevents @esri @esritraining @urisa