From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This page has links to templates, workspaces, and categories that can help guide users with the multiple methods of creating and curating maps and legends on Wikipedia.

Requesting maps, map features, and assistance with issues

Places to discuss mapping best practices and issues include the following:

Legends

Editing or generating maps

Automated mapping

Example of a {{ Maplink}} map
Pittsburgh is located in Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
Example of a {{ Location map}} map
200km
125miles
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
L a k e E r i e
PENNSYLVANIA
Example of an {{ OSM Location map}} map

Templates for making automated maps on Wikipedia include:

  • {{ Maplink}} – Automated, using OpenStreetMap (OSM) maps
  • {{ Location map}} – The "pushpin-style" maps requiring a base image and coordinates preset for its corners
  • {{ OSM Location map}} – Cross between the above two styles, with automated OSM maps, but functions for pushpin points, overlays, images, and text
  • {{ Graph:Map}}

Other mapping methods

Example of a static image map

Many maps on Wikipedia use static image files, in which content does not update dynamically. These files are typically in PNG or SVG format, and are listed at Commons:Category:Maps. In order to update or alter such a map, changes must be made manually using a editing program.

See also

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This page has links to templates, workspaces, and categories that can help guide users with the multiple methods of creating and curating maps and legends on Wikipedia.

Requesting maps, map features, and assistance with issues

Places to discuss mapping best practices and issues include the following:

Legends

Editing or generating maps

Automated mapping

Example of a {{ Maplink}} map
Pittsburgh is located in Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
Example of a {{ Location map}} map
200km
125miles
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
L a k e E r i e
PENNSYLVANIA
Example of an {{ OSM Location map}} map

Templates for making automated maps on Wikipedia include:

  • {{ Maplink}} – Automated, using OpenStreetMap (OSM) maps
  • {{ Location map}} – The "pushpin-style" maps requiring a base image and coordinates preset for its corners
  • {{ OSM Location map}} – Cross between the above two styles, with automated OSM maps, but functions for pushpin points, overlays, images, and text
  • {{ Graph:Map}}

Other mapping methods

Example of a static image map

Many maps on Wikipedia use static image files, in which content does not update dynamically. These files are typically in PNG or SVG format, and are listed at Commons:Category:Maps. In order to update or alter such a map, changes must be made manually using a editing program.

See also


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