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Joseph Elfelt

Like maps?
Like free maps?
Like free maps based on OSM data?
Like free maps based on OSM data that work offline on iOS and Android?

If so, then I suggest you take a look at Organic Maps.
Website: organicmaps.app/

And you can follow @organicmaps

I have no direct involvement with this project but am impressed with what they are doing.
16 Dec 2023 at 15:12 | Open on m.ai6yr.org
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crowdotblack

@ai6yr @mappingsupport @organicmaps

They need more accessible map themes. The default is hard to see many features in low light even with good eyesight. I hardly use it anymore because of this. Especially trails where getting lost tends to have more significant consequences. I'm fully abled and definitely feel bad for people with low vision trying to use this.

16 Dec 2023 at 17:49 | Open on pdx.social
crowdotblack

@ai6yr @mappingsupport @organicmaps

Well I just read the change log and it looks like they are finally working in it. 👏

16 Dec 2023 at 18:00 | Open on pdx.social
Joseph Elfelt

@crowdotblack @ai6yr @organicmaps

Crow - Can you post a screenshot of whatever map app you use that has better depiction of trails?

16 Dec 2023 at 18:06 | Open on m.ai6yr.org
Organic Maps
Joseph Elfelt

@organicmaps @crowdotblack @ai6yr

organic - One option for trail styling that you might consider is a narrow line on top of a wider line with the two lines having different colors.

Here is an example using Open Topo Map and a GIS layer with trail data (green/black) from the U.S. Forest Service. Near the center of the map the trail has been relocated (personal knowledge) and the OSM data shows the current location.

Open GISsurfer map:
mappingsupport.com/p2/gissurfe

@organicmaps @crowdotblack @ai6yr

organic - One option for trail styling that you might consider is a narrow line on top of a wider line with the two lines having different colors.

Here is an example using Open Topo Map and a GIS layer with trail data (green/black) from the U.S. Forest Service. Near the center of the map the trail has been relocated (personal knowledge) and the OSM data shows the current location.
16 Dec 2023 at 18:44 | Open on m.ai6yr.org
Organic Maps

@mappingsupport @crowdotblack @ai6yr isn’t this approach limited to only two trails at the same place?

16 Dec 2023 at 19:49 | Open on fosstodon.org
Joseph Elfelt

@organicmaps @crowdotblack @ai6yr
Hmmm... I might not be sure of your question.

The 2-tone trails that GISsurfer can display is one set of trail data that is displayed twice.

If there is a second set of GIS trail data then that data could also be displayed twice. Perhaps with a wide orange line and then a narrow black line.

The purpose of the 2-tone approach is so the trail is easy to see irrespective of whatever data the basemap is showing.

16 Dec 2023 at 19:55 | Open on m.ai6yr.org
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