User:Wankmann
About Me
Hello, I’m Wankmann.
I have been contributing to OpenStreetMap since 2009.
My main mapping area is Schnaittachtal, Bavaria, Germany, including:
- Gemeinde Neunkirchen am Sand
- Markt Schnaittach
- Gemeinde Simmelsdorf
I was an active marathon runner for many years and know the region very well due to extensive training runs several times per week. I frequently combine running and mapping.
Mapping Focus
My main areas of interest are:
- Hiking routes and route relations
- Local completeness and data quality
- Fire department–related mapping
- Fire hydrants using OpenStreetMap data only
By September 2010, the hiking routes in Neunkirchen am Sand, Schnaittach, and Simmelsdorf were largely completed.
As of 2026, the region is estimated to be about 99.5% mapped, with ongoing maintenance and updates.
Fire Hydrants and OpenFireMap
- Created a complete fire hydrant map for the local fire department in Rollhofen, based entirely on OSM data
- Discovered OpenFireMap in November 2010
- Completed OpenFireMap coverage for my home village within three days
- Owner of the domain openfiremap.org
- Ongoing contributor to improving OpenFireMap and promoting hydrant mapping
- Development of OpenFireMap.org v2
- Created Hydranten-Jäger, a smartphone app for simplified fire hydrant mapping.
https://frnkmrz.github.io/hydranten-app/
Buildings
- Added nearly all buildings in my home town
- Mapping effort took approximately four weeks
- Estimated accuracy around 97%
- Errors can be corrected directly by other mappers
Licensing and Data Quality
- Performed ODbL cleanup for the Schnaittachtal region
- Checked hiking route relations for ODbL compliance
- Used OSM Inspector to verify license-safe data
Tools and Devices
Experience with the following GPS devices:
- Garmin Oregon 550
- Garmin Forerunner 55
Happy to answer questions from other OpenStreetMap contributors.
Recent Activities
- Started experimental “vibe coding” projects in 2026
- Development of OpenFireMap.org v2 https://github.com/FrnkMrz/OpenFireMapV2
- Created Hydranten-Jäger, a smartphone app for simplified fire hydrant mapping. https://github.com/FrnkMrz/hydranten-app
Mapping Philosophy
OpenStreetMap is never finished. The goal is continuous improvement.
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All my contributions to OpenStreetMap are released into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In case this is not legally possible, I grant anyone the right to use my contributions for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such conditions are required by law. |