[Talk-GB] Mappers in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset

[Kevin Peat]

Hi John,

I've very recently started to map my own area, Torbay in South Devon, 
and the coverage is currently pretty poor with even A roads and the 
railway not fully mapped.

Looking around the rest of the area there is an awful lot to be done 
although I suppose it depends on exactly what data is required.

regards,
Kevin





John McKerrell wrote:
> Hi
> 
> I have a friend-of-a-friend who's looking to make some paper maps  
> (yes those still exist) using OSM data. He's basically making tourist  
> maps and plotting information about places to visit etc. on top. He  
> only really needs motorways, major roads and secondary roads which is  
> why we thought OSM data might be up to the job.
> 
> The maps are sold on a county-by-county basis and he's going to start  
> with Cornwall, Devon, and "Dorset and Somerset" (3 maps) and see how  
> they sell before deciding whether to go further.
> 
> I wanted to start off by asking around to find out if anyone is  
> mapping in those areas. As I'm in Merseyside it's unlikely I'll be  
> doing any mapping in-situ, if there's no-one else to help I'll  
> probably end up using NPE maps to finish it off.
> 
> This could be a good opportunity for OSM to get some commercial  
> usage, I believe he's actually looking to get one of the broadsheets  
> involved so we could be attached to a pretty big name. I don't really  
> think there's huge amounts of money to be made from this (my hopes of  
> being paid good money to drive around the country mapping for weeks  
> on end were dashed!) but there's certainly some potential for OSM to  
> get some good exposure.
> 
> Anyway, thought I'd see if there's anyone around that might be able  
> to help, please reply if you might be able to help me complete those  
> counties, or of course if you have any general thoughts on the  
> subject ;-)
> 
> John
> 
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