Map features
Map Features
It is entirely intentional that OpenStreetMap does not have any content restrictions on the "Keys" and "Values" that are assigned to Nodes, Line Segments, Ways or Areas. However, there is benefit in editors of map content agreeing a core set of features together with corresponding keys and values in order that generic client software can interpret and display a common basemap, or at least part of the common basemap set. This page is dedicated to suggestions for such a core basemap feature set.
The following table currently covers linear items only, ie these apply only to "Line Segments" or "Ways". It will be extended to include "Nodes" and "Areas" shortly.
The content draws from the ramblings on the Labels page. It is not intended to be a complete list and you are encouraged to add a relevant feature item if it is not listed.
The content below is directed primarily at the English language. It could be extended for local and non-English requirements, although it is suggested that this be done on additional pages to keep the content readable.
Blackadder 01:31, 17 Mar 2006 (UTC)
Feature | Feature type | Key | Value | Comments |
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Linear | Physical | type | highway | Only one of the following |
Linear | Physical | highway | motorway | |
Linear | Physical | highway | trunk | |
Linear | Physical | highway | primary | |
Linear | Physical | highway | secondary | |
Linear | Physical | highway | unclassified | |
Linear | Physical | highway | User Defined | |
Linear | Physical | type | pathway | Only one of the following |
Linear | Physical | pathway | footway | |
Linear | Physical | pathway | bridleway | |
Linear | Physical | pathway | cycleway | |
Linear | Physical | pathway | User Defined | |
Linear | Physical | type | waterway | Only one of the following |
Linear | Physical | waterway | river | |
Linear | Physical | waterway | canal | |
Linear | Physical | waterway | User Defined | |
Linear | Physical | type | railway | Only one of the following |
Linear | Physical | railway | rail | |
Linear | Physical | railway | tram | |
Linear | Physical | railway | light_rail | |
Linear | Physical | railway | subway | |
Linear | Physical | railway | User Defined | |
Linear | Physical | type | aeroway | Only one of the following |
Linear | Physical | aeroway | runway | |
Linear | Physical | aeroway | taxiway | |
Linear | Physical | aeroway | User Defined | |
Linear | Physical | type | aerialway | Only one of the following |
Linear | Physical | aerialway | cablecar | |
Linear | Physical | aerialway | chairlift | |
Linear | Physical | aerialway | overhead_lines | |
Linear | Physical | aerialway | User Defined | |
Linear | Physical | type | User Defined | |
Linear | Physical | User Defined | User Defined | |
Linear | Non_Physical | type | route | Only one of the following |
Linear | Non_Physical | route | bus | |
Linear | Non_Physical | route | ferry | |
Linear | Non_Physical | route | flight | |
Linear | Non_Physical | route | subsea | |
Linear | Non_Physical | route | ski | |
Linear | Non_Physical | route | tour | |
Linear | Non_Physical | route | pubcrawl | |
Linear | Non_Physical | route | User Defined | |
Linear | Non_Physical | type | boundary | Only one of the following |
Linear | Non_Physical | boundary | national | |
Linear | Non_Physical | boundary | administrative | |
Linear | Non_Physical | boundary | civil | |
Linear | Non_Physical | boundary | political | Electoral boundaries |
Linear | Non_Physical | boundary | national_park | |
Linear | Non_Physical | boundary | User Defined | |
Linear | Abutters | type | abutters | Only one of the following |
Linear | Abutters | abutters | residential | |
Linear | Abutters | abutters | retail | |
Linear | Abutters | abutters | industrial | |
Linear | Abutters | abutters | mixed | |
Linear | Abutters | abutters | User Defined | |
Linear | Accessories | type | furniture | |
Linear | Accessories | fenced | yes/no | |
Linear | Accessories | lit | yes/no | Street lighting |
Linear | Accessories | User Defined | yes/no | |
Linear | Properties | type | properties | |
Linear | Properties | width | Num | Distance in meters |
Linear | Properties | lanes | Num | Number of travel lanes for segment |
Linear | Properties | bridge | yes | |
Linear | Properties | tunnel | yes | |
Linear | Properties | cutting | yes | |
Linear | Properties | embankment | yes | |
Linear | Properties | elevation | -5 to +5 | Use also for display order |
Linear | Properties | surface | paved/unpaved | |
Linear | Properties | start_date | Date | Date feature was created |
Linear | Properties | end_date | Date | Date feature was removed |
Linear | Restrictions | type | access | Only one of the following |
Linear | Restrictions | access | public | |
Linear | Restrictions | access | private | |
Linear | Restrictions | access | permitted | |
Linear | Restrictions | foot | closed | |
Linear | Restrictions | horse | closed | |
Linear | Restrictions | bicycle | closed | |
Linear | Restrictions | motorcycle | closed | |
Linear | Restrictions | motorcar | closed | |
Linear | Restrictions | goods | closed | |
Linear | Restrictions | hgv | closed | |
Linear | Restrictions | psv | closed | |
Linear | Restrictions | User Defined | closed | |
Linear | Restrictions | oneway | node id to node id | The permitted direction for a segment set using the editing software |
Linear | Restrictions | noexit | yes | |
Linear | Restrictions | date_on | Date | Date restriction starts |
Linear | Restrictions | date_off | Date | Date restriction stops |
Linear | Restrictions | day_on | Day of Week | Day restriction starts |
Linear | Restrictions | day_off | Day of Week | Day restriction stops |
Linear | Restrictions | hour_on | Time | Time restriction starts |
Linear | Restrictions | hour_off | Time | Time restriction stops |
Linear | Restrictions | maxweight | Num | Weigth limit in tonnes |
Linear | Restrictions | maxheight | Num | height limit in metres |
Linear | Restrictions | maxwidth | Num | width limit in metres |
Linear | Restrictions | maxlength | Num | length limit in meters |
Linear | Restrictions | maxweight | Num | Weigth limit in tons |
Linear | Restrictions | type | toll | |
Linear | Restrictions | toll | yes | |
Linear | Restrictions | User Defined | charge | |
Linear | Naming | type | name | |
Linear | Naming | name | User Defined | The common default name |
Linear | Naming | int_name | User Defined | International name |
Linear | Naming | nat_name | User Defined | National name |
Linear | Naming | reg_name | User Defined | Regional name |
Linear | Naming | loc_name | User Defined | Local name |
Linear | Naming | old_name | User Defined | Historical name |
Linear | Naming | type | reference | |
Linear | Naming | ref | User Defined | The common default reference (eg M25) |
Linear | Naming | int_ref | User Defined | International reference |
Linear | Naming | nat_ref | User Defined | National reference |
Linear | Naming | reg_ref | User Defined | Regional reference |
Linear | Naming | loc_ref | User Defined | local reference |
Linear | Naming | old_ref | User Defined | Historical reference |
Linear | Naming | type | place | |
Linear | Naming | place_name | User Defined | |
Linear | Naming | place_numbers | User Defined | For property numbers |
Linear | Naming | postal_code | User Defined | As an alternative to a postal code on a node |
Linear | Naming | type | note | |
Linear | Naming | note | User Defined | |