Why I edit the map
By Andrew Parker, Leader, U3A Ballarat Hiking Group ‘OpenStreetMap is a collaborative project to create a free editable map of the world. The geodata underlying the map is considered the primary output of the project. The creation and growth of OSM has been motivated by restrictions on use or availability of map data across much of the world, and the advent of inexpensive portable satellite navigation devices.’ Think of it as the Wikipedia of the mapping world, only far more accurate! After every hike I edit the OpenStreetMap data with any inaccuracies or add places of interest I find along the way. Updated March 2024 At the start of this year my co leader, Gordon was researching hikes in the area between Smythesdale , Scarsdale and Ross Creek. When I looked at this area on OpenStreetMap it was almost completely devoid of detail. As pictured here And after editing: A Link to this on OpenStreetMap is at the end of the blog! Gordon also had a future hike planned north of