Web Mapping

This guide highlights library and internet resources that allow you to create maps online.

What is Open Street Map?

OpenStreetMap is a free, editable map of the whole world. It is made by people like you. OpenStreetMap allows you to view, edit and use geographical data in a collaborative way from anywhere on Earth.

OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap is a basemap built by a community of mappers that contribute and maintain data about roads, trails, cafés, railway stations, and much more, all over the world.
Getting help with OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap has several resources for learning about the project, asking and answering questions, and collaboratively discussing and documenting mapping topics.
Wiki Page for OpenStreetMap
This page includes FAQs, a Beginner's Guide and map making within OpenStreetMap.
Youth Mappers
Capitalizing on web-based open geospatial technologies, their mission is to cultivate a generation of young leaders to create resilient communities and to define their world by mapping it. They use Open Street Map as their main tool.

An Example from Open Street Map

An Open Street Map of the middle of Dartmouth's campus.