‘And Then the Bots Came’
(AI) Bots Ate My Map Tiles: In which Gary Gale discovers that his Vaguely Rude Places Map’s 200K-map-tiles-per-month plan is no match for the hammering delivered by AI crawlers.
(AI) Bots Ate My Map Tiles: In which Gary Gale discovers that his Vaguely Rude Places Map’s 200K-map-tiles-per-month plan is no match for the hammering delivered by AI crawlers.
26.02.2026 14:32 —
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Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting
Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise cloud communications.
Virtual "Map & Yap" meetup is happening TONIGHT, Feb 26th, at 6pm. Anyone is welcome, we hope to see you there! 🗺️
https://cwm.zoom.us/j/81451882713
26.02.2026 15:44 —
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OSM Malawi Monthly Talks
Thursday, February 26
This month, OpenStreetMap Malawi hosts a powerful conversation on: North–South Knowledge Exchange in Open Mapping: Learning from OSM US
Thursday, 26 February 2026
18:00 – 19:00 CAT
Meeting Link: us06web.zoom.us/j/8464794921...
Meeting ID: 846 4794 9218
Passcode: 537682
25.02.2026 17:01 —
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Good news to share in the OSM US February newsletter:
💗 Mapping USA recap
💗 OHM Fundraiser & Mappy Hour
💗 State of the Map US
🔗 shorturl.at/t5miC
#OpenStreetMap #OSM #opendata #mapping #geospatial #GIS
24.02.2026 20:00 —
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State of the Map US 2025 in Boston was a blast! Meet us in Madison for #SOTMUS2026 and continue the fun 😊
Tickets, including one-day passes, are on sale now: openstreetmap.us/events/state...
#OpenStreetMap #opendata #geospatial #coolestmappingparty #GIS #mapping #opensource #OSM #StateoftheMapUS
19.02.2026 21:00 —
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State of the Map US
Call for proposals
Deadline: Feb 16th at 11:59 pm
For those who work well under pressure, the clock is ticking! Get your SotM US talk submissions in by 11:59 ET tonight!
🔗 sessionize.com/state-of-the...
#StateoftheMapUS #OpenStreetMap #OSM #underpressure #deadline #SOTMUS2026
16.02.2026 23:16 —
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Really cool work from our friends at @maprva.org
16.02.2026 14:30 —
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Support our friends at OpenHistoricalMap!
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16.02.2026 14:28 —
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⌛️ Weekends get busy. Make sure to carve out some time to submit your presentation proposal for State of the Map US before the Feb. 16th deadline! We can't wait to read your submissions!
🔗 sessionize.com/state-of-the...
#SOTMUS #OSM #OpenStreetMap #StateoftheMapUS #SOTMUS2026
14.02.2026 19:00 —
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Thank you, AllTrails, for your continued investment in the work of OSM US as a Technical Member!
#ThankfulThursday #OpenStreetMap #opendata #trails #trailsafety #responsiblerecreation #GIS #mapping #geospatial #AllTrails
12.02.2026 16:30 —
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Join OSM US!
Our members make a difference! When you join OSM US, you help support a vibrant community of mappers.
Memberships start at just $20 a year.
Join today! 🔗 openstreetmap.app.neoncrm.com/forms/indivi...
11.02.2026 22:55 —
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OSM US microgrants
Did you know that OSM US Microgrants are now available on a rolling basis?
#OpenStreetMap US Microgrants empower OSM US members by funding the events, travel, and educational initiatives that strengthen the OpenStreetMap community across the U.S.
Learn more: openstreetmap.us/get-involved...
11.02.2026 16:16 —
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The call for proposals for State of the Map US closes on Feb. 16th! We invite you to share your presentation ideas here: sessionize.com/state-of-the...
Looking for inspiration? Check out the recorded talks from previous conferences: openstreetmap.us/events/talks/
#SOTMUS #opendata #GIS #OSM
10.02.2026 22:55 —
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Mapping USA 2026
A free virtual conference featuring two days of talks and workshops on all things OpenStreetMap.
Thanks for joining us for #MappingUSA last weekend! Good news: videos are up: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#OpenStreetMap #MappingUSA #opendata #mapping #GIS #geospatial
05.02.2026 22:55 —
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⌛️ Time's running out to apply for the #SOTMUS fellowship! Get your applications in by Friday, Feb. 6th! Details here: openstreetmap.us/news/2026/01...
#OpenStreetMap #StateoftheMapUS #Madison #geospatial #opendata #conference #GIS
05.02.2026 15:55 —
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State of the Map US Fellowships are due this Friday, Feb. 6th! Get all the details in this blog post: openstreetmap.us/news/2026/01...
#StateoftheMapUS #SOTMUS #OpenStreetMap
03.02.2026 21:00 —
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Nominations for the OSM US Board of Directors
Deadline: Feb 8
Nominations for the OSM US Board of Directors are open! If you are looking for a way to get involved in the open source mapping community, here's your chance!
Get the details: openstreetmap.us/news/2026/01...
Elections wiki: wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Foundat...
#OpenStreetMap
29.01.2026 21:00 —
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OSM US January 2026 newsletter
🤓 Lots to share in the OSM US January newsletter:
❄️ Mapping USA
❄️ State of the Map US
❄️ New member: Overture Maps
❄️ OSM US Board elections
Get all the details 🔗 openstreetmap.app.neoncrm.com/np/viewEmail...
#MappingUSA #StateoftheMapUS #OpenStreetMap
27.01.2026 19:00 —
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Nominations for the 2026 Board Elections Open January 26!
It’s election season at OpenStreetMap US! We are seeking two mapping enthusiasts to fill the open seats. Nominations for the OpenStreetMap US Board of Directors will open on Monday, January 26, 2026.…
Nominations for the OpenStreetMap US Board of Directors are now open! We are seeking two mapping enthusiasts to fill the open seats. If you are interested in running, check out this blog post: openstreetmap.us/news/2026/01...
#OpenStreetMap #OSM #nonprofit #boardservice #volunteer #opendata
26.01.2026 23:00 —
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Overture Membership
Overture Maps Foundation is the latest organization to become a supporter of OpenStreetMap US, as an Organizational Member at the Strategic level.Overture creates and distributes reliable,…
Welcome to our latest member, bsky.app/profile/over...! This membership is a step towards supporting the associated maintenance and overhead costs of OSM US tooling, namely MapRoulette, which is now a program of OSM US. Learn more in this blog post: openstreetmap.us/news/2026/01...
#OpenStreetMap
22.01.2026 21:00 —
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Nominations for the 2026 Board Elections Open January 26!
It’s election season at OpenStreetMap US! We are seeking two mapping enthusiasts to fill the open seats. Nominations for the OpenStreetMap US Board of Directors will open on Monday, January 26, 2026.…
It’s election season at OpenStreetMap US! We are seeking two mapping enthusiasts to fill the open seats. Nominations for the #OpenStreetMap US Board of Directors will open on Monday, January 26, 2026. If you are interested in running, check out this blog post:
20.01.2026 22:55 —
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Mapping USA 2026
This free virtual conference features two days of talks, workshops, and all things OpenStreetMap.
#MappingUSA kicks off in a few weeks! Join us online January 30th and 31st for our virtual conference featuring lightning talks, workshops, and all things #OSM.
Registration is free. There is a suggested $10 donation for mappers who are not yet OSM US members.
🔗 openstreetmap.us/events/mappi...
16.01.2026 14:01 —
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