Tag:boundary=marker

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Description
A physical marker that identifies a boundary Show/edit corresponding data item.
Group: boundaries
Used on these elements
may be used on nodesshould not be used on waysshould not be used on areasshould not be used on relations (except multipolygon relations)
Useful combination
See also
Status: in use

A  boundary marker, border marker, boundary stone, border stone, boundary tree, is a robust physical marker that identifies the start of a land boundary or the change in a boundary, especially a change in direction of a boundary.

Boundary markers, traditionally, were often made of stone, but later many have been made with concrete or a mixture of materials. They are typically placed at a notable or especially visible point. Many are inscribed with relevant information such as the abbreviation of the boundary holder and often a date.

The phrase boundary marker is all-encompassing, as a boundary stone is a boundary marker, but not all boundary markers are stone. (Also, there are boundary trees.)

How to map

Set a node node and add boundary=marker.

If a boundary marker is historic, one can simply add historic=yes .

Tags to use in combination

  • name=* - The primary name: in general, the most prominent signposted name or the most common name in the local languages.
  • inscription=* - Text which is written on an object.
  • ref=* - Used for reference numbers or codes. Common for roads, highway exits, routes, etc.
  • marker=* - Shape and function of a physical spot indicating underground utility infrastructure, highway milestones or private property limits.
  • material=* - Describes the main material of a physical feature.
  • format=* - Describes the physical shape of an object.

See also