Missing Maps Party London January 2015
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A Missing Maps Project event which took place in London on Tuesday 27th January 2015
Old Event details
Tuesday 27th January 2015 | 1830-2130
Location: The British Red Cross offices in Moorgate. Click here for a map
Capacity: 50 mappers
Mapping remotely
You are more than welcome, as always to join us remotely in helping to fill the gaps in the missing maps.
Mapping tasks
In general you can Search for 'Missing Maps' in the Tasking Manager to get a list of current tasks.
But for this event we're particularly looking at:
- #792 Am Timan, Chad - better for beginners
- #852 Koch, South Sudan
Resources
The following links will help you get started and should answer a lot of technical questions you may have:
The HOT Tasking Manager
Mapping with iD (web-based and simpler, but slower and not as fun)
- Slideshow used by our Missing Maps tutor this evening
- MapGive training video: Learn How to Map in OpenStreetMap
- LearnOSM section on using the iD editor
- LearnOSM section on mapping remotely or at a mapathon - iD & JOSM
- Mapping your first square - the basics
Mapping with JOSM (JAVA software needed, but faster and way more fun)
- Download JOSM – how to guide
- LearnOSM section on mapping remotely or at a mapathon - iD & JOSM
- How to use JOSM
- Tagging / Map Features
- Hotkeys and shortcuts list
- Mapping your first square - the basics
Support
If you want to get in touch, please do so with the hashtag #MissingMapsHelp and, if they are free, someone will get in touch.