Since OSM is a massive repository of geographic data, you’ll need a way to filter through and extract only the data needed for your specific map project. The following video notes summarize Steve’s approach.įirst, you will need to extract some data from the OSM database. Steve will demonstrate his process of collecting raw data from OSM and using it to craft a beautiful map of the Niagara Falls Area. Once collected, cartographers can use OSM data to create highly detailed maps using the MAPublisher plug-in for Adobe Illustrator. OpenStreetMap (OSM) can be an excellent source of open vector data describing land cover features (roads, parks, rivers, buildings, trails, infrastructure, boundaries). Importing OpenStreetMap data using Overpass Turboīy Steve Spindler (video notes by the Avenza team)įinding and accessing good quality data is often the first challenge for any cartography project.
The Avenza team has produced video notes (below) to help you follow along. Steve has produced a short video walkthrough detailing his map-making process.
Steve shows how you can create query statements to filter and export the data, and demonstrates how you can import the data into MAPublisher before using a selection of cartographic styling tools to create a visually appealing map. He has shared with us an excellent tutorial on creating a map from scratch using openly available geographic data from OpenStreetMap, and accessed through Overpass turbo. For this article, we are welcoming back Steve Spindler, a longtime MAPublisher user, and expert cartographer.
IMPORT MAP DATA ROADS IN MAPUBLISHER TUTORIAL SOFTWARE
The Mapping Class tutorial series curates demonstrations and workflows created by cartographers and Avenza software users.
We are back with another exciting addition to our Mapping Class tutorial series.
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