[OSM-newbies] How to (awesomely) map a small Northern Ontario town

[Bill Ricker]

radio towers and steeples are most useful for GPS-less map-and-compass work !

On 8/25/10, James Ewen <ve6srv at gmail.com> wrote:
> On Wed, Aug 25, 2010 at 4:38 AM, Michał Borsuk <michal.borsuk at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> I'd rather go for mapping the most important objects in the city, as you
>> (the original poster) earlier suggested: museums, ATM's etc. The lone
>> outdoor pingpong table or Joe's Garage can be added later.
>
> Coming to a consensus upon "the most important objects" could take a
> lifetime.
>
> We have to be happy with the people that add detail adding the details
> that they are interested in adding.
>
> The Brits seem to be very interested in mapping pubs. Since I don't
> drink, and rarely go into a pub, mapping their locations seems to be a
> waste of time to me. I'd put a lot more emphasis on radio
> communication towers as they are of interest to me.
>
> To each his own, and map what you want. Each mapper brings their own
> wants and desires with them, and once everyone has what they want on
> the map, we'll be done.
>
> James
> VE6SRV
>
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