[Talk-GB] Which paths are shown on this OS 'Standard' render

Martin Wynne martin at templot.com
Sun Dec 29 17:00:43 UTC 2019


On 29/12/2019 15:53, Dave F via Talk-GB wrote:
 > https://osmaps.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/
 > This OS map render only shows a selection of paths. Does anyone know
 > what criteria OS used to decide which to render? Initially, it appears
 > random.

OS call that the "Standard Map", which is displayed to visitors to the 
"OS Maps" app who have not signed up for the subscription service (or 
logged in). After which you can see the "Leisure Maps" (Landranger and 
Explorer), the Night Map, and several other options.

The Standard map appears to have been made as information-free as 
possible, perhaps intentionally as a background to the street map 
overlay -- and presumably to encourage folks to sign up for a 
subscription. For example the OS Maps help page says helpfully "There is 
no legend available for the Standard map at the moment."

Martin.



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