OpenStreetMap US

State of the Map US 2026 June 11 - 13, 2026 Madison, Wisconsin

We're psyched to share the State of the Map US 2026 logo! A BIG thank you to graphic designer, Jake Bujnowski for his playful vision.

Check out Jake's work: www.jbujnowski.com

And then snag your tickets for #SOTMUS: openstreetmap.us/events/state...

#OpenStreetMap #opendata #FeelGoodFriday

Mappy Hour: OpenHistoricalMap in North America Mappy Hours are informal gatherings with presentations from community members about OpenStreetMap-related projects or topics. It's a space to meet new people and talk about things like mapping,…

⏰️ There is still time to sign up for tonight's #OHM #Mappy Hour! ⏰️

Join the #OpenHistoricalMap team for a Mappy Hour on Wednesday, March 4th, from 8-9 pm ET.

🔗 openstreetmap.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/o...

It's the perfect opportunity to join if you are OHM-curious!

Announcing SotM 2026 Travel Grant Program | OpenStreetMap Blog The State of the Map Organizing Committee provides a Travel Grant Programme (TGP) to facilitate accessibility and diversity at the global SotM 2026 Conference, which will happen in Paris, France,…

Would you struggle to attend State of the Map (@sotm) the annual OpenStreetMap conference? There is a Travel Grant Program to provide funds! Apply today!

blog.openstreetmap.org/2026/02/03/a...
#OpenStreetMap #OSM #SotM #SotM2026

(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.

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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

A short interview with Jude Leimer, who joined the History of Cartography Project in 1981 (!) and has served as managing editor for every single volume. (That’s a lot of institutional memory.)

OpenHistoricalMap in North America Join the OpenHistoricalMap team OSM US’s first Mappy Hour of 2026 on Wednesday, March 4th from 8 - 9 pm Eastern. This Mappy Hour kicks off the first of regular online gatherings for the OHM community ...

Mappers in or of North America, join us on March 4 for a #MappyHour hosted by @osmus.bsky.social! RSVP today:

openstreetmap.us/events/mappy...

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

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

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

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

Really cool work from our friends at @maprva.org

Support our friends at OpenHistoricalMap!

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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

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

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...

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...

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

Time is running out! Nominations for the Board of Directors election end February 8th. Learn more in this blog post: openstreetmap.us/news/2026/01...

Ready to nominate yourself or a friend? Go to the wiki and add your name: wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Foundat...

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

⌛️ 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

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

Mapping USA 2026 Mapping USA is a virtual conference series run by OpenStreetMap US. It’s an event featuring a few days of talks, workshops, mapping parties, networking, and all things OpenStreetMap. Attend from…

Today's the day for #MappingUSA! Check your inbox for the Zoom invite link. We kick off at 2 pm ET.

Forgot to register? Do it quick here: openstreetmap.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/o...

#MappingUSA #OpenStreetMap #GIS #opendata #mapping

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

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

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

Nice workshop on georeferencing coming up Jan 31 w/ @oldinsurancemaps.net @openhistoricalmap.org & more as a part of the @osmus.bsky.social virtual conference - openstreetmap.us/events/mappi...

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...

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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:

MapRoulette and OSMCha Become OSM US Programs The OSM US Charter Projects program provides a long-term home for significant projects in the OSM ecosystem. MapRoulette and OSMCha have been Charter Projects since 2023, which provided both projects…

After discussing with the creators of OSMCha and MapRoulette, both projects will become OSM US Programs. This transition enables OSM US to allocate a portion of our main budget to support the maintenance and development of both projects.

🔗 openstreetmap.us/news/2026/01...