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OpenSeaMap is part of the OpenStreetMap database, and complements the spatial data with nautical information. Such data may be used in accordance with the Open Database License . This ensures integration into printed materials, websites and applications is possible, without being limited by restrictive licenses , or having to pay fees.
The ODbL does not require any particular license for maps produced from ODbL data. Prior to 1 August 2020, map tiles produced by the OpenStreetMap Foundation were licensed under the CC-BY-SA-2.0 license.
Volunteered geographic information (VGI) is the harnessing of tools to create, assemble, and disseminate geographic data provided voluntarily by individuals. [1] [2] VGI is a special case of the larger phenomenon known as user-generated content, [3] and allows people to have a more active role in activities such as urban planning and mapping.
XYZ Tiles coordinate numbers. Properties of tiled web maps that require convention or standards include the size of tiles, the numbering of zoom levels, the projection to use, the way individual tiles are numbered or otherwise identified, and the method for requesting them.
Note: OpenStreetMap is an open wiki that relies on the contributions of its editors for much of its cartography, even if some geographic data is based on other reliable sources. That means it is a self-published source and should not be used as a source in our articles.
This is a tutorial for creating interactive maps on Wikipedia for shapes using OpenStreetMap data, available on a compatible Open Database License.This is applicable for creating maps of neighborhoods, parks, historic districts, campuses, and most other present-day sites.