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Derick Rethans

@Janealogy @Wuzzy Nope, adding locally known data to OpenStreetMap is great, as long as it can be verified on the ground.

I suspect, the crofts have a sign with their name?

27 Sep 2023 at 9:34 | Wall-to-wall | Open on phpc.social
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Janealogy Scottish Fam Hist

@derickr @Wuzzy No, no signs for most, and many are in ruins now.

27 Sep 2023 at 10:45 | Open on mastodon.scot
Derick Rethans

@Janealogy @Wuzzy As an example, could I show up and ask a local, and they wouldn't know the name?

That way, I'm still be able to verify it.

Don't sweat it though, OSM isn't *that* strict with this rule.

27 Sep 2023 at 10:48 | Open on phpc.social
Janealogy Scottish Fam Hist

@derickr @Wuzzy Depends who you speak to! I have experimented with Google Maps but if there is an alternative without a steep learning curve I'd be keen to explore and get others from the area involved.

27 Sep 2023 at 10:51 | Open on mastodon.scot
Derick Rethans

@Janealogy @Wuzzy Personally, I think it would be a great addition.

You can always reach out to other local mappers first, and most of them would be happy to help too: resultmaps.neis-one.org/oooc?z (Orkney, for examples) — each user profile will have a "Send Message" link.

27 Sep 2023 at 10:56 | Open on phpc.social
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