Are you new to OpenStreetMap?

If you are new to OpenStreetMap, you’ll want to sign up for an account and watch the tutorials on getting started with editing and the tasking manager. Point your browser to MapGive and learn the basics of mapping, then come back here to learn more about the tasks for OSMGeoWeek.

OSMGeoWeek Mapping Guides

How to make the most of the iD editor.

Learn more advanced editing with the JOSM editor.

Some important ground rules and tips:

1. Have fun! We’re here to develop a shared understanding of the geography, community mapping, and open data. Make friends!
2. Ask for help, discuss how to map with your colleagues – how should you represent what’s on the ground? Point? Line? Area? Strive for consensus and consult available resources.
3. Never, ever copy from Google (or any other proprietary data source). You may use Google (or Yahoo or Bing) to find a source web page, but Google’s terms & conditions expressly forbid copying. Get your information from a primary source – fieldwork or the target web site. We list some sources for you below.