![]() ![]() The OSM maps are viable alternatives to Ordnance Survey maps and government funded maps in other countries too. There are now excellent free topographic maps based on OpenStreetMap data, that cover many of the places we fly, both here in the UK and abroad. It is helpful to understand a little about OSM mapping but if you'd rather just try an OSM map out on your favourite device then jump straight to Getting started. It is an amazing resource that's completely free to use. OpenStreetMap is the 'Wikipedia of mapping'. So the included OS mapping information was added retrospectively. It was only after I'd finished that I thought it might be better to include something on digital mapping from the Ordnance Survey too. ![]() I wrote this article to raise awareness of free, offline, OpenStreetMap-based topographic maps and show how to use them on smartphones, computers and Garmin hand helds. L Map download sites l App websites l Desktop software l L Which OSM map? l Android phones l iPhones l Garmins l Computers l L Raster vs Vector l Import prebuilt maps l In-app downloads l ![]() L Map file formats l Mapsforge l Garmin l MBTiles & SQLite l L How accurate is OSM? l Contours l OSM vs OS: Ben Nevis l L Routing l Tiles l Zoom levels & scale l L No phone signal needed l Vector & raster l Themes & styles l How to use OpenStreetMap and OS digital maps ![]()
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